The Red Cross has called cases of the flu "widespread," while Boston officials on last week declared the flu outbreak a public health emergency. 

Is this just another flu season — akin to past winters when H1N1 or norovirus flared up? Or is it more than just a bunch of hype? 

Some towns in the area are reporting that they're out of flu vaccine. Have you gotten a flu shot this year? Or do you not see the point? 

Medford itself has seen a major increase in the number of cases of flu this season.

Tell us what you think — is the flu getting too much hype? Or does the headline-hogging flu deserve the attention?