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

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 greater New York City area than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Westfield-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.)

Overall in New Jersey, 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 Westfield that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course):

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Tiffany Natural Pharmacy

Baron's

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Walgreens

CVS

Westfield Regional Health Department. (To schedule your flu shot, please contact Laura Scanlon, the Public Health Nursing Supervisor, at 908-789-4070 x4074 or lscanlon@westfieldnj.gov.)

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 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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