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The Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Reading and North Reading

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 Massachusetts than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Reading-North Reading-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 Reading and North Reading that offer the vaccine:

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  • CVS Pharmacy, 22 Main St., North Reading
  • Rite Aid, 25 Haven St., Reading
  • Walgreens, 158 Main St., North Reading
  • Walgreens, 5 Harnden St., Reading

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According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country. 

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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.


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