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

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. (Seminole Heights-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 Seminole Heights that offer the vaccine:

• CVS/Pharmacy Store #3650
  625 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
  Tampa, FL 33603
  (813)232-2925
• Walgreens
  3917 North Nebraska Ave.
  Tampa, FL 33603
  (813) 241-9885
• Walgreens
  13317 North Blvd
  Tampa, FL 33612
  (813) 935-8524

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