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: This time last year, flu cases were lower in the St. Louis area than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Chesterfield-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Missouri, activity is considered high now, while it was considered low at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in or around Chesterfield that offer the vaccine: 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 …
It's the middle of flu season and cases are picking up statewide. Find out where to get vaccinated.
Flu season is about halfway over, but there's still plenty of time to get the vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu season typically lasts from late fall to early spring. Typically about 5 to 20 percent of the population will catch the flu, with all its dreaded symptoms: fevers, coughing, a sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, headaches, body aches, chills and fatigue. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, flu cases are on the rise statewide. In the first week of January, 250 cases were confirmed in Missouri. That's up from 196 the week before and higher than normal for this time of year. The Post-Dispatch reported that flu seasons are typically milder following a pandemic, like last year's H1N1, …
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Walgreens
97 Long Rd, Chesterfield, MO
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Walgreens
14950 Clayton Rd, Chesterfield, MO
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Walgreens Drug Store
917 Chesterfield Pky E, Chesterfield, MO
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Clarkson Square Pharmacy
1737 Clarkson Rd, Chesterfield, MO
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Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
106 4 Seasons Shopping Ctr, Chesterfield, MO
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Target - Pharmacy
40 Thf Blvd, Chesterfield, MO
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