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Flu Shots

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Where to Get a Flu Shot in Lilburn, Gwinnett

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 nearby Norcross than they are now, according to estimates on Google's Flu Trends. (Gwinnett and Lilburn specific data is not available.) Overall in Georgia, activity is considered intense now, while it was considered moderate at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. Flu Trends is a Google tool that uses aggregated search data to estimate flu activity. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in the Lilburn area that offer the vaccine: You can find more locations here or by typing in your ZIP Code above. According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country.  …

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

It's Never Too Late For Flu Shots

From pharmacies to walk-in clinics, there are plenty of places in Lilburn to fight the virus.

Many people who intended to get the influenza vaccine this season have already done so, but if you're still considering getting one, there are plenty of reasons to go. "The CDC recommends everyone from the age of 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine," said Suleima Salgado, director of public relations and health promotions for the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments. "Flu vaccination protects people with chronic diseases, young children in school settings, health-care workers and people who take care of the chronically ill and aged." According to the CDC, there are 36,000 flu-related deaths each year. Salgado warns that there are certain groups that are at high risk for being hospitalized or dying of the illness. …

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