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Friday, December 14, 2012

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

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 Boston than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Wakefield-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Massachusetts, 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 Wakefield that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course): 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 …

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Five Things to Know Today, Oct. 5

Why your family should walk to school today, where to donate blood and enter to win a seven-day cruise, where to get free flu shots, and more things to know today.

1. Clouds disappear -  Today will start out mostly cloudy, then gradually become sunny with a high near 63, according to the National Weather Service. However, it could get windy, with gusts of up to 30 mph. 2. Today in Wakefield sports - Boys varsity golf plays Stoneham at 3:15 p.m. at home, girls varsity field hockey plays Reding at 3:30 p.m. at home, and girls varsity swimming faces Winchester at 3:30 p.m. @ Winchester.  3. Donate your blood - at the American Red Cross Blood Drive, today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 401 Edgewater Place. All donors will receive a $10 EMS Bucks Card, redeemable at participating Eastern Mountain Sports locations in Massachusetts and online at ems.com, and will be entered to win a seven day Bermuda cruise for …

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