Here's where to get an influenza vaccines around St. Louis, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
- LOCAL CONNECTIONS
- John Ness
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in the St. Louis area than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Crestwood- and Sunset Hills-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Missouri, 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 around Crestwood and Sunset Hills that offer the vaccine: 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…
The Lindbergh School District teams up with Visiting Nurses Assocation to host a flu shot clinic at the high school on Oct. 13.
The Visiting Nurse Association will host a family flu shot clinic for St. Louis County residents from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Lindbergh High School auditorium lobby, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Flu shots will be administered by specially trained RNs and are available for anyone age 6 months and older. No appointment is necessary, and the VNA accepts many forms of insurance. Pricing is as follows: For more information, please visit www.vnastl.com. Find out where else flu shots are being offered throughout the St. Louis area.
It's almost flu season - here are few places you can stop by to get a flu shot near Sunset Hills and Crestwood.
It's nearly flu season. Local healthcare providers are encouraging people to get a flu shot soon so they are protected from the flu earlier. It can take two weeks for flu antibodies to develop after you receive a flu shot. The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) offers flu shot clinics in September and October at various locations throughout the St. Louis region, including four Krispy Kreme drive-thrus, as well as places of employment by appointment. In addition, walk-ins are always welcome at VNA headquarters in Creve Coeur at 11440 Olive Blvd. #200. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continues to stress the importance of annual flu shots for everyone 6 months and older to help prevent the spread of the flu virus, which can be …
