Outbreaks are earlier than normal in the area.
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Wednesday, January 9
The Red Cross says there's still time for folks to get flu shots and be covered from what is considered to be a more active flu season. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said flu outbreaks are high for this time of the season, with "widespread activity" in Massachusetts. How do you prevent the flu? According to the CDC, in addition to getting the vaccine, you can: How do you know if you have the virus? Symptoms include: high fever, severe body aches, headache, being extremely tired, sore throat, cough, runny or stuffy nose, and vomiting and/or diarrhea (which is more common in children). When should you call the doctor? According to the Red Cross, if you think you have the flu, your doctor should be consulted immediately if you …
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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Friday, December 14, 2012
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Wrentham than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. Overall in Massachusetts, 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, here are some place nearby that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): Rite Aid, 13 Taunton Street, Plainville Target Pharmacy, 91 Taunton Street, Plainville Walgreens, 3 Liberty Lane, Norfolk CVS, 272 East Central Street, Franklin Stop and Shop, 141 Main Street, Foxborough According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the …
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