The Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Brighton
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 Michigan than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends.
Overall in Michigan, activity is considered high now, while it was low at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends.
If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some Brighton area locations that offer the vaccine:
- Costco, 6700 Whitmore Lake Rd.
- VG's, 9870 Grand River
- Kroger, 9968 E Grand River
- CVS, 5757 Whitmore Lake Road
- Walgreens, 5505 S Old Us 23
- Rite Aid, 8701 West Grand River
- CVS, 106 West Grand River
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:
- Who should get vaccinated
- When to get vaccinated
- Selecting a flu vaccine
- Symptoms, complications and severity
- Treatment if you get the flu
- How flu spreads
Brighton Patch editor Nicole Krawcke contributed to this report.
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Costco
6700 Whitmore Lake Rd, Brighton, MI -
VG's Food Center & Pharmacy
9870 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI -
Kroger
9968 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI -
Cvs/Pharmacy Store
5757 Whitmore Lake Rd, Brighton, MI -
Walgreens Pharmacy
5505 S Old Us 23, Brighton, MI -
Rite Aid
8701 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI
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CVS Pharmacy
106 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI
