Do I Really Need a Flu Shot?

According to the CDC, a flu shot is still the best way to lower your risk of getting the flu. The flu shot also helps reduce the spread of flu to your friends, family and co-workers.

How does it work? The flu shot causes antibodies to develop in your body that fight off the virus. Since it can take about two weeks for the antibodies to develop, the CDC recommends you get your shot by the end of October each year.

It is true the flu shot is not a 100% guarantee. However, it reduces the risk of getting the flu significantly. And if you get the flu after getting the shot, it can greatly reduce the severity of the illness.

NOTE: If you are already experience symptoms, please stop by or schedule a same-day visit for testing.

Flu Symptoms:​​

• Fever of 100 degrees or higher 
• Cough and/or sore throat 
• Runny or stuffy nose 
• Headaches and/or body aches 
• Chills 
• Fatigue 
• Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea (most common in children)

What About COVID Vaccines?

Due to the storage requirements, we do not currently provide the COVID-19 vaccine. We do provide a variety of routine immunizations in addition to flu shots. You can find a directory of locations providing the COVID vaccination here.

Travel and Immunizations

If you are traveling out of the country, we can help you determine what you need and administer most immunizations and medications on-site. We also provide the COVID-19 RT-PCR test.