Do You Know Where to Get a Flu Shot?

Cases of the flu are rising above normal levels this year.

Area Flu Cases Continue to Rise, Reach 'Intense' Levels

Chicago and its surrounding suburbs are seeing a steady rise in flu cases.

Area health agencies are reporting that this year's flu season is particularly intense.   The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring "widespread" influenza activity in Illinois this year. According to the Cook County Department of Public Health the number of people experiencing influenza-like symptoms continues to increase in the suburbs. Those suffering from the illness are showing symptoms that are much more severe than in previous years.  Drug manufacturers have also been feeling the effects of the increased number of cases. The makers of Tamiflu, which slows down flu symptoms, reported a shortage of the drug, according to Reuters. Join the conversation. Friend Palos Patch on Facebook and sign up for the daily …

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CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Palos

Here's a reminder for where you can 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, flucases were lower in Chicago than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Palos-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Illinois, 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 places in the Palos area that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): Osco Drug Dominicks Pharmacy Walgreens Walgreens Osco Drug 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 – …

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