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.
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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 Vaccine Finder (available through the American Lung Association's website).
TELL US: Have you gotten the flu yet? How bad was it? Leave a comment.
Yaelle Glenn
12:17 am on Monday, January 14, 2013
I really just want to test out leaving a comment because the past 4 to 5 times I tried to comment, I'd be given the option to sign in, then go to sign in and then....Nada!
Colin
12:17 am on Monday, January 14, 2013
Yeah i decided to get the flu shot this year for the first time... And this happens to be the first year ive ever gotten the flu.