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The Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in or Near Town and Country, Manchester
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. (Town and Country/Manchester-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 Town and Country and Manchester that offer the vaccine:
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- CVS Pharmacy, 14400 Clayton Road
- Walgreens, 14529 Manchester Road
- Costco Pharmacy, 301 Highlands Boulevard Drive
- Walgreens, 13992 Manchester Rd
- Target, 1272 Town And Country Crossing Dr
According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country.
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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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