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

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

Overall in in Iowa 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 near Cedar Falls that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course):

• Walgreens
  2509 Whitetail Drive
  Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  (319) 553-0206
• CVS/Pharmacy Store #8538
  2302 West First Street
  Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  (319)277-5181
• Medicap Pharmacy #8259 Cf
  103 E 18th Street
  Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  (319) 277-1829

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:

• 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