CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Bloomingdale-Riverview
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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Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in the Tampa Bay area than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends.
Overall in Florida, 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, you can stop by Urgent Care Center in Riverview, Care Plus Walk-In Clinics in Brandon, Walgreens in FishHawk Ranch, Valrico or Riverview, CVS in Valrico or Riverview, Publix in FishHawk Ranch, Riverview and Brandon or Super Target in Riverview.
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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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Urgent Care Center
13162 Us Highway 301 S, Riverview, FL -
Care Plus Walk In Clinics
519 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL -
Walgreen's
1011 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL -
CVS Pharmacy
13324 Boyette Rd, Riverview, FL -
Publix Super Market at FishHawk Ranch
5642 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd, Lithia, FL -
Super Target
10150 Bloomingdale Ave, Riverview, FL
