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Friday, January 11, 2013

Google: Flu Cases Still Soaring In Maryland

Google Flu Trends "uses aggregated Google search data to estimate current flu activity around the world in near real-time," its website stated.

Flu cases appear to be rising still in Maryland, according to Google Flu Trends, which "uses aggregated Google search data to estimate current flu activity around the world in near real-time," the Google Flu Trends website stated. Google Flu Trends data indicates that the number of flu cases in Maryland started rising in mid-November. As of Jan. 11, the flu has reached the "intense" category in Maryland, whereas at this time last year, the number of flu cases was only in the "moderate" range. Best places to escape the flu, according to Google Flu Trends: South America, South Africa and Australia. (Perhaps flu viruses don't like long flights?) Or, better yet, consider getting a flu shot. Find a flu shot location near you with this Flu …

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Flu Season May Have Peaked, But Virus Still a Risk

Last year it was late. This year it's early. But the flu is a given every year. What you need to know.

It seems as if everyone knows someone who’s had the flu already this year. And it’s no surprise. According to Google Flu Trends, which is accurate when compared to Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention data, the Internet company says, most of the country is seeing “intense” flu activity right now. But there may be a bit of good news when it comes to the flu. “It looks like we’ve hit our peak already,” Mark Landrum, an infection control physician at Howard County General Hospital said. Although according to CDC data, most of the country is still seeing widespread flu activity, he said, “It looks like most places … are starting to see some decrease in cases.” Flu season varies, Landrum said, between mid-November and March. Last year, …

number9dream

1:03 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013

What about all the flu shots that were supposed to save the world? Oh, that's right. The shots were for the wrong strain of the flu. The strain that people are getting is different. I haven't gotten a flu shot in years and haven't had the flu in years. Correlation? Flu shots are simply another way to separate suckers from their money, like casinos, Starbucks and Ray Lewis jerseys. Welcome to …   more ›

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