Get Your Free Flu Shot*

Did you know most insurance carriers cover 100% of flu vaccinations? For most people that means your flu shot is free!  

Even if your insurance does not cover the cost to be vaccinated, or you don't have insurance the self-pay cost is only $35 at HealthCARE Express.

The influenza virus has a safe and effective vaccine available every year. All healthy adults, pregnant women, healthcare workers, people with asthma, heart disease, diabetes, or weakened immune systems, or caregivers of small children should get a flu shot. By getting vaccinated you not only protect yourself, you protect those around you.

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Flu Shot FAQ

  • How long does immunity from influenza vaccine last?

    Protection from influenza vaccine is thought to persist for at least 6 months. The CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. Getting vaccinated early (for example, in July or August) is likely to be associated with reduced protection against flu infection later in the flu season.

  • How do flu vaccines work?

    Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are used to make the vaccine.

    The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. Most flu vaccines in the United States protect against four different flu viruses (“quadrivalent”); an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and two influenza B viruses. There are also some flu vaccines that protect against three different flu viruses (“trivalent”); an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and one influenza B virus. Two of the trivalent vaccines are designed specifically for people 65 and older to create a stronger immune response.

  • Does the existence of COVID-19 make the flu shot more important?

    Yes!  It is possible to test positive for flu (as well as other respiratory pathogens) and the virus that causes COVID-19 at the same time.

  • How do I know if I have the flu or COVID-19?

    The best way is to come in and get tested for the flu and/or COVID-19, but we also have a blog post and chart that compares the symptoms of COVID-19 with the flu.

  • Who is recommended to be vaccinated against influenza?

    ACIP recommends annual vaccination for all people ages 6 months and older who do not have a contraindication to influenza vaccine.  We do not offer pediatric flu shots.

  • Does a flu vaccine offer protection from COVID-19?

    Getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, however flu vaccination has many other important benefits. Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death. Getting a flu vaccine this fall will be more important than ever, not only to reduce your risk from flu but also to help conserve potentially scarce health care resources.

  • Are there any flu shot alternatives?

    Yes!  For people who are scared of needles, we also offer FluMist.  FluMist is a vaccine that is sprayed into the nose intended to trigger an immune response to help protect you against the flu.