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Thursday, December 13, 2012

CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in New Providence and Berkeley Heights

Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States. Overall in New Jersey activity is considered high now, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places around New Providence, Berkeley Heights and Mountainside that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course):   More locations 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 …

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