Apps That Can Help You Hide From the Flu

 
The Centers for Disease control is stating that the number of states reporting widespread seasonal flu more than doubled last week…wow! So it’s most definitely that time of year when you should go to any length to avoid germs.

Keep the flu and other seasonal illnesses at bay by consulting your smartphone first for any local outbreaks. The more you know about where the flu is the more you can avoid it.

WebMd
This app can help you get the most up to date flu infection rates, not just in your state but in your zip code.Download the free app and visit their cold and flu section.

CDC Flu Tracker
Visit the Center of Disease Control’s website to see the number of local reported cases of the flu in your area, as reported by local doctors and health professionaly.

Google Flu Tracker
Visit google.org/flutrends to see outbreaks from around the world or state to state. Google uses search patterns and statistics to determined where the flu is most prevalent.

These apps and tools can help you find the flu before it finds you.