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

Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in his 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. (Specific data for East Hanover and Florham Park 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 East Hanover and Florham Park that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course):

• CVS, 451 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover
• 156 Route 10 West, East Hanover
• Target Pharmacy, 130 State Route 10, East Hanover
• Walgreens, 176 Columbia Tpke., Florham Park
• CVS, 187 Columbia Tpke., Florham Park
• CVS, 410 Route 10, Whippany
• 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