{"id":5784,"date":"2019-09-10T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=5784"},"modified":"2025-10-07T10:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T14:41:12","slug":"discounted-free-flu-shots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/discounted-free-flu-shots\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask SingleCare: How do I get a discounted or free flu shot?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#cost\">Cost of flu shot without insurance<\/a> | <a href=\"#discount\">How to get a discount<\/a> | <a href=\"#free\">Free flu shots near me<\/a>| <a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T_OVyM7YLgo?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious sickness that affects the respiratory system\u2014the nose, throat, and lungs\u2014caused by influenza viruses. You can get the flu any time of year, but it\u2019s most common during peak <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/season\/flu-season.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flu season<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: between December and March.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:6849,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:1,&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=CONCATENATE(R[0]C[-2],R[0]C[-3],R[0]C[-1])\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, 8% of the United States population gets the flu virus during flu season, between 140,000 and 710,000<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">people are hospitalized for complications from the flu, and anywhere from 12,000 to 79,000<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">die from the flu each year according to estimates from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/about\/burden\/faq.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (CDC).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news? You can avoid illness by getting an influenza vaccine, or \u201cflu shot,\u201d every year. It\u2019s the most effective way to prevent the flu, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And with these tips, the flu shot doesn&#8217;t have to break the bank. There are many ways to get discounted or free flu shots in your community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/flu-shot-while-pregnant\/\"><b>Can pregnant women get a flu shot?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are flu shots free?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the Affordable Care Act, the federal government <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/answers\/health-insurance-reform\/will-the-aca-cover-my-flu-shot\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">requires<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> insurance companies to cover flu vaccines with no deductible or copay. But check with your insurance provider first, because you may be required to get your shot at a specific location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/about\/news\/2022\/04\/29\/new-reports-show-record-35-million-people-enrolled-in-coverage-related-to-the-affordable-care-act.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">report recently released by the U.S. Department of Health &amp; Human Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, over 35 million Americans had health insurance in the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing the rate of those uninsured down to 8.8% for the full population. If you\u2019re uninsured, the resources below can help you find a free or low-cost jab.\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-file-embed\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SingleCare-Card-for-Flu-Blog_pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SingleCare-Card-for-Flu-Blog_2_white.png\" alt=\"Download Download your SingleCare card now\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"text\">Download your SingleCare card now<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/SingleCare-Card-for-Flu-Blog_pdf.pdf\" download>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"download-text\">Download<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cost\">How much is the flu shot without insurance?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without health insurance, the price typically ranges from $30-$40 for the Fluzone quadrivalent vaccine. However, there are many places where you can get free flu shots without insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"free\">Where can I get free flu shots near me?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the list below, and go get a flu shot as soon as available (usually August or September) to avoid getting sick. You can also use Vaccine Finder (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vaccinefinder.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vaccinefinder.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to locate a pharmacy, healthcare provider, health department, or clinic offering the flu shot near you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacies and drugstores<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of local pharmacies\u2014even within grocery or big box stores\u2014offer free flu shots for people with insurance. Some even add an additional incentive, such as a store coupon with your immunization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cvs.com\/immunizations\/flu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>CVS<\/b><\/a><b> (and CVS within Target stores)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CVS Pharmacy offers no-cost flu shots with most insurance plans; many years they offer a $5 coupon to use on qualifying purchases in the store to encourage patrons to get vaccinated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.kinneydrugs.com\/pharmacy\/vaccinations\/flu-shot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Kinney Drugs<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kinney Drugs offers free flu shots with most insurance plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.kinneydrugs.com\/pharmacy\/vaccinations\/flu-shot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>H-E-B<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your flu shot at H-E-B with no appointment required, and flexible payment plans if it\u2019s not covered by your insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.kinneydrugs.com\/pharmacy\/vaccinations\/flu-shot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Meijer<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meijer offers a wide range of CDC-recommended vaccinations, including the annual flu vaccine. Just bring your insurance information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.kinneydrugs.com\/pharmacy\/vaccinations\/flu-shot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SpartanNash<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a flu shot for $0 copay with most insurance companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.kinneydrugs.com\/pharmacy\/vaccinations\/flu-shot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Walgreens<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With any covered insurance plan, or VA-enrollment, flu shots are no cost to you at Walgreens. You can also receive a free vaccine at Walgreens\u2014regardless of your insurance status. SingleCare has secured a limited number of free vaccine vouchers at the pharmacy chain. You can claim one by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-is-211\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calling your local 211<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starting early September (while supplies last).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/211_flu_shot.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-39556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/211_flu_shot.png\" alt=\"Call 211 for free flu shot with Walgreens\" width=\"1920\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/211_flu_shot.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/211_flu_shot-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/211_flu_shot-1024x192.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/211_flu_shot-768x144.png 768w, https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/211_flu_shot-1536x288.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wegmans.com\/pharmacy\/immunizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Walmart<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walmart pharmacies offer free flu vaccines with participating insurance plans.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wegmans.com\/pharmacy\/immunizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Wegmans<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No prescription or appointment needed. Just walk in, and get your flu shot for free with most insurance plans.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your local pharmacy isn\u2019t listed, don\u2019t worry. Many others offer similar benefits, just ask your pharmacist. And don\u2019t forget about the pharmacies within major grocery store chains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/pharmacy-immunization-vaccination\/\"><b>What you should know about getting vaccinated at the pharmacy<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctor\u2019s offices<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people who get vaccinated get their flu shot at their doctor\u2019s office. If you have insurance\u2014including Medicare and Medicaid\u2014the flu shot is often completely covered with no out-of-pocket cost if your primary care doctor is in-network. Some offices have open vaccination hours at the beginning or end of the business day with no extra charge. At other healthcare providers, you will have to schedule an appointment and\u2014depending on your coverage\u2014pay a copay for the visit. Check with your insurance and doctor\u2019s office to understand the costs you could incur. When you call, make sure they have the current year\u2019s flu vaccine, in the form and dose you need, in stock.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urgent care centers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be hard to make it to the doctor\u2019s office during normal business hours. If you can\u2019t make it between 9 to 5, urgent care clinics offer extended hours. And many have walk-in slots for free flu shots, if you have insurance. Just like your doctor\u2019s office, call ahead to make sure you won\u2019t run into any surprise fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At work<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, workers across the U.S. miss approximately 111 million workdays from the flu, according to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wegmans.com\/pharmacy\/immunizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NIOSH). It\u2019s common for corporate offices to host free vaccine days to keep their employees from getting sick, and offset some of the $7 billion in estimated annual costs from paid time off and lost productivity. Ask your human resources department to see what\u2019s available\u2014but be aware that in 2022, companies may not offer this if most employees are working remotely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local government agencies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City or county health departments typically offer free flu shots for higher risk populations, like young children or senior citizens, either in the form of vouchers for uninsured patients or via free flu shot clinics that accept insurance. Some have extended coverage to all residents to protect public health. Check your local county\u2019s website for details.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College campuses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wegmans.com\/pharmacy\/immunizations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">national survey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that less than half of college students get the flu vaccination, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the small living spaces and shared bathrooms in dorms put them at risk for catching it easily. College health centers commonly offer the vaccine to students for free to stave off a campus epidemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"discount\">How to get a discount on your flu shot<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can\u2019t secure a free flu shot, make sure to compare prices at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/rx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">singlecare.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before choosing where to get your jab. You can find the least expensive location near you\u2014plus, you\u2019ll see coupons to save on flu shots, flu medications, and other prescriptions you need to get you through cold and flu season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s your first time using your SingleCare card, you can use a coupon for an additional $3\u00a0off the price of the following brands.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Brand name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Get coupon<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afluria<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/afluria-quadrivalent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluad\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluarix<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluarix-quadrivalent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flublok<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flublok-quadrivalent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flucelvax<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flucelvax-quadrivalent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FluLaval<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flulaval-quadrivalent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FluMist<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-discount-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get Rx card<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluzone<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"cta-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluzone-quadrivalent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get coupon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/afluria-quadrivalent\/what-is\">What is Afluria?<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluad\/what-is\">What is Fluad?<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluarix-quadrivalent\/what-is\">What is Fluarix?<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flublok-quadrivalent\/what-is\">What is Flublok?<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flucelvax-quadrivalent\/what-is\">What is Flucelvax?<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/flulaval-quadrivalent\/what-is\">What is FluLaval?<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fluzone-quadrivalent\/what-is\">What is Fluzone?\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use our free flu shot coupons for the whole family. SingleCare is accepted at thousands of pharmacies including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, and more. Find a pharmacy near you that accepts SingleCare coupons <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/pharmacy-near-me\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">Flu shot FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why get a flu shot?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/vaccine-benefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a flu vaccination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can keep you from getting sick with the flu. And if you do get the flu, having been vaccinated can decrease the severity of your illness. Flu shots also reduce your risk of hospitalization and death from the flu\u2014this is particularly helpful for older adults and high risk individuals with existing health conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the flu shot safe?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last 50 years, hundreds of millions of Americans have safely received the flu shot. The flu shot reduces your chances of catching the flu and spreading it to others. Common side effects include soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site, headache, nausea, and muscle and body aches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When should I get a flu shot?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to get a flu shot in September or October. It can still be beneficial to receive later in the season, but you have a higher chance of being exposed before the shot can become effective. In other words, don\u2019t wait too long!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who should get a flu shot?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/vaccine-benefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CDC recommends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> an annual flu shot for most people 6 months of age and older, including pregnant people. If you\u2019ve ever had a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/vaccine-benefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severe allergic reaction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the flu shot, you have an egg allergy, a history of Guillain-Barr\u00e9 Syndrome<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or you are feeling unwell, talk to your provider before you get a flu shot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the different types of flu shots?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CDC recommends any licensed, age-appropriate flu vaccine without preference for one over the other\u2014including injectable vaccines and nasal spray vaccines. However, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/vaccine-benefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC recommends<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that adults 65 years and older get an injectable vaccine, and high-dose formulations are available for this age group.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that there are two types of flu vaccinations: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/vaccine-benefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trivalent and quadrivalent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Trivalent vaccines protect against 2 strains of influenza A and 1 strain of influenza B, whereas quadrivalent vaccines protect against 2 strains of influenza A and 2 strains of influenza B. All of the flu vaccines in the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/vaccine-benefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2021-2022 season<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are of the quadrivalent variety, and are safe for individuals over 6 months of age with a few exceptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you get the flu shot at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although data on receiving the COVID vaccine at the same time as the influenza vaccine is limited, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/vaccine-benefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> advises that it\u2019s safe to do so. Research is ongoing, but one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/vaccine-benefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among healthcare workers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found that the flu shot offered some protection against severe forms of COVID-19. But because they are<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/vaccine-benefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> two different viruses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you should be vaccinated against each one to be fully protected. Getting the flu shot will not interfere with the effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, and you don\u2019t have to disclose whether you\u2019ve been vaccinated for COVID-19 if you don\u2019t want to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the instance that you\u2019re experiencing flu symptoms or you\u2019ve tested positive for COVID-19, you should <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/flu\/prevent\/vaccine-benefits.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wait until recovering and completing your isolation period<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before getting a flu or COVID-19 shot. For mild symptoms and a negative COVID-19 test, it\u2019s okay to go ahead and get vaccinated for the flu or COVID-19.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cost of flu shot without insurance | How to get a discount | Free flu shots near me| FAQs Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious sickness that affects the respiratory system\u2014the nose, throat, and lungs\u2014caused by influenza viruses. 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