This time last year, flu cases were lower in Minnesota than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends.
If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in and near Minnetonka that offer the vaccine:
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota/ Children's Minnetonka
North Memorial Clinic—Minnetonka
Walgreens
- 1511 Highway 7, Hopkins
- 4950 County Road 101, Minnetonka
- 1310 Wayzata Blvd E. # D, Wayzata
According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase not just in Minnesota but across the country.
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
If you know of another place where people can get the flu vaccine, tell us in the comments.
Lisa Stordahl
1:50 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
You can also get a flu shot at myHealth for Teens and Young Adults (formerly West Suburban Teen Clinic) at either the Excelsior or Hopkins clinics if you are between the ages of 12-23 for free or low-cost. Please call 952-474-3251 to make an appointment.
Becky Glander
10:06 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
Thanks Lisa!