Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
Have you been vaccinated yet? This year's strain of flu has been picking up steam following the holiday season. Although there isn't specific information for Broadneck, data for Maryland is on Google's Flu Trends, and it's currently at "intense" levels. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in Broadneck that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers the following information on the flu, and how to prevent its impact on you and your family:
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
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- John Ness
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: Although there isn't specific information for Broadneck, data for Maryland is on Google's Flu Trends. Overall in Maryland, activity is considered high now, while it was considered moderate at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in Broadneck that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country. Five states – Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee – are reporting flu rates not normally seen until January, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The flu season normally peaks in January …
