Flu Season is Here, CDC Says. Find Out Where to Get Your Shot

Flu season is coming early in parts of the United States: This time last year, flu cases were lower in Bayside, Douglaston and Little Neck than they are now, according to data on Google's Flu Trends.

Overall in New York, activity is considered high now as it was at this time in 2011, according to Flu Trends.

If you're considering getting a flu shot, here are some places in northeast Queens that offer the vaccine (besides your own doctor, of course):

Rite Aid

Allergy, Asthma and Sinus Center

CVS Pharmacy

According to this week's CDC Flu activity report, influenza levels are on the increase across the country. 

Five states – Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, 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:

• 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