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: Overall in Michigan, activity is considered high now, while it was low at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some Greater West Bloomfield area locations that offer the vaccine: 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 …
Flu shots available through Oakland County Health Division beginning Sept. 25.
It's that time of year again - flu season is back, and with it the ongoing debate on whether to get the flu shot. Beginning Sept. 25, flu shots are available for $16 at the Oakland County Health Division North Oakland Health Center (1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Blg. 34, Pontiac) and South Oakland Health Center (27725 Greenfield Rd., Southfield). Hours for flu shots are 12 noon–8 p.m. on Monday, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday. Satellite locations will also offer flu shots at the following locations, dates, and times: Flu season in the U.S. can begin as early as October and last as late as May, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC estimates that between 20,000 and 30,000 people die each year from the flu and …
42.53596
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615 N Pontiac Trl, Walled Lake, MI
Walled Lake Community Center
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42.485359
-83.329111
28600 W 11 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Hills Costick Center
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42.65302
-83.3279
1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI
North Oakland Health Center
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42.49552
-83.20275
27725 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI
South Oakland Health Center
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42.567438
-83.154126
3425 Civic Center Dr, Troy, MI
Troy Civic Center
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