Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.
- LOCAL CONNECTIONS
- John Ness
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Massachusetts than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Winchester-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.) Overall in Massachusetts, activity is considered high now, while it was considered moderate at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends. If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in and near Winchester that offer the vaccine: More locations 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 …
42.452216
-71.136674
CVS/Pharmacy Winchester
539 Main St # 545, Winchester, MA
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317162
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The Board of Health expects to have plenty of shots for residents.
A cut in federal funding and an increase in the prices the state must pay for the vaccines will reduce the number of vaccination shots for the upcoming flu season being sent to local communities such as Winchester. According to Jennifer Murphy, Director of the Winchester Board of Health, the state will be giving Winchester half the amount of shots it gave the town a year ago. However, since Winchester charged $10 a shot last year and along with its Medicare reimbursements, Winchester has enough funds to purchase the remaining flu shots. “I don’t expect to see a shortage,” Murphy said. “There should be enough out there between CVS, Walgreens and us, it would just depend on how much it’s going to cost.” However, if the number of people who …
42.455495
-71.134948
The Jenks Center
109 Skillings Rd, Winchester, MA
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1885006
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