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Flu Shot Data

Friday, December 14, 2012

CDC Says the Season is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in the Pine-Richland Area

After a slow start, the number of flu cases in the Pittsburgh area has started to rise.

The flu may have passed you by this holiday season, but if you haven't had a flu shot yet, you are at risk. After a slow start, the number of flu cases in the Pittsburgh area has started to rise and is now approaching moderate to high levels. According to the Allegheny County Health Department, as of Dec. 4, there were 30 confirmed cases of the flu in Allegheny County, with the actual number predicted to be three to four times higher, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported.  Last flu season, the number of cases in Pennsylvania reached its highest level in the last week of December and first week of January. This year, Pennsylvania has already hit last year's peak.   Flu shots are available in the Pine-Richland area at many locations, …

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Flu Season Heating Up; Do You Have Your Flu Shot?

Doctor offers guidance on flu symptoms and flu shots.

With more flu cases popping up, it's time to get serious about your flu shot if you haven't gotten it yet.  Who needs to get a flu shot? Doctors recommend the following: Click here for more information on flu shots from the Centers for Disease Control. The Allegheny County Health Department offers flu shots at its walk-in clinic at 3441 Forbes Ave. in Oakland. No Appointment necessary:
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 1 to 8 p.m. The Health Department’s walk-in clinic provides flu shots as a covered benefit to people with Medicare Part B who are not in an HMO and may get vaccine from any Medicare-approved provider.  The charge is $25 for others, including Medicare Part B subscribers in an HMO who …

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