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CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Palm Harbor
Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
This negative-stained transmission electron micrograph (TEM) depicts the ultrastructural details of an influenza virus particle, or “virion.”
Cynthia Goldsmith, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Palm Harbor than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends.
Overall in Florida, activity is considered high now. It was also considered high at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends.
If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in Palm Harbor that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course):
Walgreens at 33670 U.S. 19, (727) 785-7643
Walgreens at 35553 U.S. 19, (727) 781-2360
Walgreens at 3420 East Lake Rd., (727) 785-7451
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 and February.
Holiday travel and more time spent indoors due to soggy weather will contribute to the spread of the flu virus, so now is the time to get vaccinated.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers the following information:
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