CDC Says Flu Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Safety Harbor

Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Tampa Bay than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Safety Harbor-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.)

Overall in Florida, activity is considered high now, while it was considered moderate during this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends.

If you're considering getting a flu shot here are a few locations near Safety Harbor that offer the vaccine:

• CVS/Pharmacy Store #3804
  2528 North Mcmullen Booth Road
  Clearwater, FL 33761
  (727)797-5803
• Walgreens
  1701 N Mcmullen Booth Rd
  Clearwater, FL 33759
  (727) 726-3870
• Walgreens
  2519 N Mcmullen Booth Rd
  Clearwater, FL 33761
  (727) 726-8894

More locations can be found here.

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:

• Who should get vaccinated
• When to get vaccinated
• Selecting a flu vaccine
• Symptoms, complications and severity
• Treatment if you get the flu
• How flu spreads