The flu is coming earlier than usual across California, and a new website helps you track it.
Nationwide, more than 2,250 people have been hospitalized, and 18 children have died between October and December, according to a Centers for Disease Control report.
Flu cases have been rising in California since October, according to FluNearYou.org. The site run by the Boston Children's Hospital tracks users who volunteer to take weekly health surveys.
"We are experiencing a flu season that has spiked early, but we are not done with it," a Sacramento physician told CBS News.
The week ending Jan. 6, in Laguna Niguel, 13 people reported no flu symptoms to Flu Near You, 12 reported some symptoms and three reported the flu.
The same week in Dana Point, five people reported no flu symptoms, to Flu Near You, one reported some symptoms and two reported the flu.
Here's where to get vaccinated:
Please consult with your healthcare provider about vaccinations.
You can get your flu vaccine at any of these locations:
- Rite Aid #5753
30222 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
(949) 495-5823 - CVS/Pharmacy Store #8880
29995 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Niguel
(949)495-2383 - Walgreens
30192 Town Center Dr, Laguna Niguel
(949) 495-8414 - Walgreens
30192 Town Center Dr, Laguna Niguel
(949) 495-8414 - CVS/Pharmacy Store #3057
30261 Golden Lantern, Laguna Niguel
(949)363-0482 - Walgreens
27982 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel
(949) 360-8215
- Rite Aid #5735
24829 Del Prado, Dana Point
(949) 493-5100 - Sav-On Pharmacy
33601 Del Obispo, Dana Point
(949) 496-9490 - CVS/Pharmacy Store #9912
32575 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point
(949)248-4803 - CVS/Pharmacy Store #9581
32900 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point
(949)489-9030
