It's Not Too Late To Get Flu Vaccine

Flu activity has been sporadic this winter, with 150 cases reported by Jan. 7, far less than in previous years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. 

But we're not out of the woods yet.

The height of the flu season is late January through February, said health department spokeswoman Christine Cronkright.

The good news is, it's not too late to get a flu vaccine to better protect yourself from the flu -- and the fever and body aches that go with it.

The state Department of Health’s website and the flu vaccine finder provide information by county or zip code as to where to get flu shots. And if you happen to be going to the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg this week, the state is giving away free vaccinations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday, Cronkright said.

Among the locations to get flu shots in or near Salisbury Township are doctors' offices at , the Giant pharmacy, 3015 W. Emmaus Ave., Allentown, Rite Aid, 1628 S. 4th St., Allentown and CVS, 1802 Lehigh St. and 314 W. Emmaus Ave., Allentown. 

From Oct. 2 to Jan. 7, three cases of flu were reported in Lehigh County and nine cases in Northampton County, according to the health department website. No deaths were reported. Last year, as of Jan. 8, 2011, the state reported in the Lehigh Valley, including two deaths.