# What's Going Around

> Geographic illness prevalence tracker updated daily with heat maps. (iPhone/iPad app by NorthShore University HealthSystem.)

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- Developer: [NorthShore University HealthSystem](https://appshunter.io/developer/643391434)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-12-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whats-going-around/id976183063/reviews.md

## What is What's Going Around?

WGA is a graphical representation of particular illness/syndromes trending across NorthShore University HealthSystem in Chicago’s northern suburbs that is updated daily. Users can track syndromes such as strep throat and flu-like illness and see where cases are most prevalent. Based on daily patient data collected across our health care system, a geospatial heat map is generated for each syndrome that corresponds to the fraction of patients presenting that are positive (prevalence) for the syndrome of interest at a particular geographic location. Using historical data, the current prevalence can also be equated to an overall High, Medium, or Low for the entire region
 
Currently tracking the following conditions...
1. Flu-Like Illness (Febrile Respiratory Illness)
2. Strep Throat
3. Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
4. Pediatric Asthma
5. Gastroenteritis
 

 This app also includes locations of NorthShore University HealthSystem Hospitals and certain Medical Group Primary Care offices.

## Key features

- Daily illness prevalence updates
- Geospatial heat maps
- Track flu-like illness
- Track strep throat
- Track whooping cough
- Track pediatric asthma
- Track gastroenteritis
- Healthcare facility locations


## Frequently asked questions about What's Going Around

### 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.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.01 — 2016-03-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated scale for Flu-like illness.

### 1 — 2015-12-14

No release notes.

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