Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Chicago than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends. (Naperville-specific data is not available on Flu Trends.)
Overall in Illinois, 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 Naperville that offer the vaccine:
Osco Drug
127 E. Ogden Ave.
Walgreens
713 E Ogden Ave.
Walgreens
400 S Main St
Kmart Pharmacy
1199 E Ogden Ave
CVS/Pharmacy Store
1299 East Ogden Avenue
Walgreens
612 Raymond Dr
Dominicks Pharmacy
1300 S Naper Blvd
Dominicks Pharmacy
1555 W N Aurora Rd
Walgreens
6s235 Steeple Run Dr
Osco Drug
1755 W Ogden
Osco Drug
1225 Naper Blvd
Walgreens
1779 Sequoia Rd
Walgreens
1303 Wehrli Road
CVS/Pharmacy Store
644 North Route 59
Walgreens
63 W 87th St
Target Pharmacy
1951 W Jefferson Ave
Walgreens
688 Amersale Rd
Costco Pharmacy
1324 S Route 59
Walgreens
2111 Winding River Rd
Walgreens
3035 Book Rd
Dominicks Pharmacy
3116 State Route 59
According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country.
Five states—Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and 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: