In a typical year, approximately 5 to 20 percent of the population gets the seasonal flu. This year, it seems like 50% of Venice has come down with some sort of bug or other. Get informed on flu vaccinations, health concerns such as the elevated risk of heart attacks during flu season and much more on the official Flu.gov website.
Locally, CVS has an online flu shot scheduler you can check by clicking here, and Walgreens is no appointments required with walk-ins welcome for their flu shots. The shots cost around $30.
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