Updated: Influenza Cases on the Rise in Waukesha County
This year's flu season is the worst in five years; how to know if you've really got the flu, and where to get a shot to make sure you don't
Influenza cases are on the rise throughout the entire country, and area schools and hospitals in Waukesha County are seeing a huge increase in the illness this year compared to last year. Muskego-Norway Schools seem to be immune, however. Superintendent Kelly Thompson told Muskego Patch that the increase from Jan. 2012 to 2013 for absentees has been only 0.6 percent. Flu cases in the Milwaukee area have increased to an “intense” level, significantly exceeding moderate levels in 2011-12, according to Google Flu Trends. Wisconsin is among 42 states to have a widespread flu outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All 50 states are reporting symptoms, with Hawaii only reporting sporadic cases. More than 1,200 …
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Sherry Krenke
9:20 am on Monday, January 14, 2013
Express Care is located on the corner of Hwy 164 and I-43; however, they have given over 50 shots this past week and have a limited supply left. If you have the flu or flu-like symptoms they are a great place for treatment! more ›