Archived App (Last seen on 12 Feb 2025)
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About
Visualize the prevalence of common illnesses and syndromes across a specific geographic region. Daily updates provide a heat map of conditions like flu and strep throat, showing where cases are most concentrated. Includes locations of healthcare facilities.
What's New in What's Going Around
1.01
March 15, 2016
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updated scale for Flu-like illness.
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FAQ
What illnesses does What's Going Around track?
What's Going Around tracks Flu-Like Illness (Febrile Respiratory Illness), Strep Throat, Whooping Cough (Pertussis), Pediatric Asthma, and Gastroenteritis. The app provides a graphical representation of these syndromes trending across NorthShore University HealthSystem.
How often is What's Going Around updated?
The app is updated daily with new patient data. This ensures that the geospatial heat maps accurately reflect the current prevalence of tracked syndromes in the region.
What kind of data does What's Going Around use?
The app uses daily patient data collected across the NorthShore University HealthSystem. This data is used to generate a geospatial heat map showing the fraction of patients presenting as positive for a syndrome at a particular geographic location.
Does What's Going Around show historical data?
Yes, using historical data, the current prevalence of syndromes can be equated to an overall High, Medium, or Low for the entire region. This allows for a comparative view of current trends.
Can I find hospitals with What's Going Around?
Yes, the app includes the locations of NorthShore University HealthSystem Hospitals and certain Medical Group Primary Care offices. This feature is integrated alongside the illness tracking data.
What devices does What's Going Around support?
What's Going Around is available for iPhone and iPod. It is designed for Apple mobile devices.
What is the age rating for What's Going Around?
The app has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.
Does What's Going Around have ads?
No, What's Going Around does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.
