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Flu Shots

Looking for a convenient location to get your flu shot?

Flu vaccines are available now at most of our GoHealth Urgent Care locations. We have flu shots for all ages, including high dose shots for those 65 and older and pediatric shots for children under 2 at select centers. Just save your spot online or walk into any of our centers to help stay healthy this flu season.

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Flu shots available now

Protect yourself from the flu today.

Flu season typically starts in October and can cause up to 45 million cases of illness each year, according to the CDC. Get your annual flu vaccine from most of our GoHealth Urgent Care locations to protect yourself and reduce the spread to others. We have flu shots available for the whole family at any of our convenient locations open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Additionally, you can request a flu shot during any visit at one of our centers.

Who can get the flu shot?

If you have questions about whether the flu shot is right for you or how the flu shot works ask your primary care physician or one of our knowledgeable providers during any visit to GoHealth Urgent Care.

Anyone 6 months and older can get the flu shot. People who are at higher risk of flu complications should consider getting a flu shot as soon as they are available. High-risk individuals include:

Adults 65 and older

Healthcare workers

People with preexisting conditions

Pregnant women

Caregivers of children under the age of 5

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Why get a flu shot?

The flu can make you feel lousy and can lead to severe complications, especially for those over 65 or with compromised immune systems. 

Additionally, the flu shot protects not only you, but the people around you too. This flu season, in order to avoid missing work, school and social events, you can protect yourself today by getting the flu shot at one of our convenient locations. 

The flu shot is safe to receive after or at the same time that you receive your COVID-19 vaccination.

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How does the flu shot work?

The flu shot helps reduce your risk of contracting the flu by about 50%, according to data by the CDC. The flu vaccine also helps reduce the severity of the illness and lowers the risk of severe complications. 

The effectiveness of the vaccine can vary year to year and can depend on the person receiving the shot. The traditional flu shot is normally less effective for older adults, when compared to those under 65. 

The flu vaccine works by introducing a small viral protein into the body which causes the body to produce antibodies against the illness. When the body has antibodies against a disease, this helps it create a stronger immune response when it encounters the virus. 

It takes about 2 weeks for the body to produce enough antibodies, which is why it’s wise to get the shot before flu season begins.

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Other Conditions GoHealth Urgent Care Treats

Not only do we offer flu shots at our urgent care centers, but we can also help you if you do get the flu or another respiratory illness. Our services include: 

  • Allergy management 
  • Asthma treatment and care
  • COVID-19 testing and treatment of mild and moderate symptoms
  • Diagnosis and treatment of all respiratory illnesses
  • Sore or strep throat treatment

Just walk in, save your spot online or schedule a Virtual Visit with one of our providers.

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