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Where To Get A Flu Shot In 2012

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Flu Season Is Here: Who Needs a Vaccination, Flu Symptoms, Where to Get Vaccinated

If you haven't had your flu vaccination yet this year, it's not too late. Cases of the flu are already rising above normal levels this year.

The holiday season is here and for most people it’s a very welcome time of year. Another season has also arrived that is not so welcome and has the ability to ruin most peoples’ holidays: the flu season.  Officials are already saying the flu season is hitting hard in some parts of the country and people – particularly those most at risk – are being cautioned to get a flu shot if they haven’t already.  December 2-8 is set aside as National Influenza Vaccination Week to highlight the importance of getting the flu vaccination. The South Central and Southeast regions of the country have reported the majority of cases and are reporting flu cases above the normal baselines, according to the Centers for Disease and Prevention. But, in Region 5, …

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