Where to Get Flu Shots in Glen Burnie

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

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

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: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Baltimore than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Glen Burnie-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Maryland, 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 Glen Burnie that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): Rite Aid Walgreens Giant Pharmacy Patient First 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 …

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State Health Officials Confirm First Seasonal Flu Cases

Four children from the Baltimore metropolitan area are the first recorded flu cases for 2012.

Four Baltimore-area children are the first confirmed cases of seasonal influenza, according to state health officials. The four children, who are not being identified, are said to be doing well though one was hospitalized, according to a statement released Friday by the state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The first confirmed case in 2011 was reported on December 30, health officials said. "Flu is here earlier this year than last year, and we are seeing two different flu strains,” Frances Phillips, deputy secretary of Public Health Services, said in the statement. “This really stresses the importance of getting the flu vaccine, and getting it as soon as possible. Fortunately, there is plenty of vaccine to go around.” Free …

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