Flu, Flu Everywhere? Mapping The Flu Near You

Kelsey Proud — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:43:28 +0000

Updated 3:21 p.m. with additional city data.

As our Julie Bierach reported yesterday, the flu this year is early, strong - and a second wave is expected.

But where? To use a phrase which may resonate with some of you - "let's go to the map!"

With Flu Strong And Early This Year, Be Prepared For Second Peak

Julie Bierach — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:57:46 +0000

The flu season has started early across the US. Doctors have been treating a large number of cases at area hospitals since October. Pediatricians at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis are treating a high number of patients diagnosed with the flu.

St. Louis Public Radio's Julie Bierach spoke with Dr. Ken Haller, a pediatrician at Cardinal Glennon. He says to be prepared for a second peak of flu cases.

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