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Friday, January 4, 2013

Macomb County Sees Rise in Flu Symptom Cases; Find Vaccines in Shelby Twp., Utica

Reports of flu-like symptoms rose from last year at this time, according to the Macomb County Health Department.

This flu season has affected thousands of Macomb County residents, with more reported cases than last year at this time, according to the Macomb County Health Department. There were 1,580 reports of flu-like symptom cases during the second week of December, up from the previous week of 1,211 and 1,069 in the last week of November, according to the department's latest available statistics on Thursday. None of those cases in Macomb County were fatal and they do not specify how many were children or adults. They also do not represent influenza cases unreported by individuals since much of the information comes from schools and hospitals. They do reflect, however, more reported flu-like cases than last year or two years prior at this time. “…

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

The Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Shelby Township, Utica

Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in Shelby Township and Utica that offer the vaccine: CVS Phamacy Walgreens 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:

Kunjesh Shah

9:30 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Flu Shots are also available at Utica Shelby Urgent Care For $ 20. Please call 586-799--4471. On Van Dyke, Between Hall and 21 Mile.   more ›

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