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Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView

 

Key Flu Indicators

According to this week's FluView report, flu activity continues to increase in parts of the United States, particularly in the South Central and Southeast regions of the country. Additional increases in activity are likely in the coming weeks. People who have not already gotten a flu vaccine for the 2013-2014 season should do so now. Below is a summary of the key indicators for the week of November 24-30, 2013:

• For the week of November 24-30, the proportion of people seeing their health care provider for influenza-like illness (ILI) increased, but remains below the national baseline. The Southeast and South Central regions (Regions 4 and 6) reported ILI activity above their region-specific baseline level. The other eight regions reported activity levels below region-specific baselines.

Source: CDC

If you are looking for FREE flu vaccines and reside in Riverside County....you're in luck!
Beginning last Monday, all 10 Riverside County Family Care Centers are offering no-cost flu shots for residents, with no appointments required.
"The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is by getting this year’s flu shot," said county Health Officer Dr. Eric Frykman, who encouraged everyone to get vaccinated.
  
The shots combine the vaccines for seasonal influenza and the H1N1 virus, so there’s no need for two .   The county’s Family Care Centers are open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on weekdays at the following locations:
  
• 2499 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore  
• 308 E. San Jacinto Ave., Perris 
• 880 N. State St., Hemet  
• 9415 Mission Blvd., Riverside  
• 3065 W. Ramsey St., Banning  
• 505 S. Buena Vista Ave., Suite 101, Corona  
• 47-923 Oasis St., Indio  
• 9415 Mission Blvd., Jurupa  
• 1515 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 
• 5256 Mission Blvd., Rubidoux  

More information is available by calling the county’s 211 line or (888) 246-1215.

HealthPro has a calendar FULL of courses to fulfill your CEU's and Renewals this month - check out our schedule at hpec.org or give us a call at 951-279-6110.  Happy Friday!