Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: Cases of influenza in Silicon Valley are at the moderate stage right now, about the same as were last year, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Campbell-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.)
It was in the winter season of 2009-2010 that the flu virus hit our area so hard.
Overall in California, activity is also considered moderate so far, the same as at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends.
If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in and near Campbell that offer the vaccine:
CVS/Pharmacy Store #9895
100 North San Tomas Aquino Rd.
Campbell, CA 95008
408-374-1337
CVS/Pharmacy Store #9805
1720 South Bascom Ave.
Campbell, CA 95008
408-371-7191
CVS/Pharmacy Store #3938
1496 Pollard Road
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408)376-3554
CVS/Pharmacy Store #9498
5285 Prospect Road
San Jose, CA 95129
(408)253-3352
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:
