Do Any Pharmacies in Sudbury Have Flu Shots in Stock?

By now you've probably heard how bad of flu season the country is experiencing.

And those of us living in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are in the grips of this epidemic, as well.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said flu outbreaks are high for this time of the season, with "widespread activity" in Massachusetts.

If you haven't receiving a flu shot yet, there's a chance you will have to wait a little longer.

According to the town's three pharmacies — Sudbury Pharmacy, Rite Aid and CVS — there are no vaccines available as of noon today.

Sudbury Pharmacy ran out last week and doesn't know for sure when a new shipment is expected, although a shipment later this week is possible.

Rite Aid is expecting more of the vaccine within the next day or two after running out last Thursday, but warned there is already a waiting list and residents should call ahead to make sure it is still in stock.

CVS ran out last Friday but said there is a possibility of a new shipment later today. A drop shipment is scheduled today for CVS, but which stores receive them today is unknown.

According to the CDC, in addition to getting the vaccine, you can:

How do you know if you have the virus?

Symptoms include: high fever, severe body aches, headache, being extremely tired, sore throat, cough, runny or stuffy nose, and vomiting and/or diarrhea (which is more common in children).