Get the Facts About Flu
Where can I get a flu shot this year?
Please call your primary care provider's office to schedule a flu shot. You may also visit your local Community-GoHealth Urgent Care, Community Clinic at Walgreens or Walgreens Pharmacy for flu shots and more.
Why get a flu shot this year?
A strong immune system can keep you in shape to fight off viruses. The flu shot can’t protect you from COVID-19, but it can keep the flu from compromising your immune system.
Who should get a flu shot?
The CDC recommends that anyone over the age of six months gets a flu shot. If you’re reading this, that means you!
If I recently received the COVID-19 vaccine, when can I get my flu shot?
You can safely get the flu vaccine at the same time as any other vaccine. There’s no waiting period in between the flu vaccine and other vaccines.
Flu or COVID-19? Know the difference.
With the flu, it hits you like a train wreck — you feel very sick, very quickly. If you contract COVID-19, it is almost always a gradual process. Typically, the flu presents itself more as a respiratory virus, while COVID-19 can have numerous symptoms, including gastrointestinal issues and a loss of taste and/or smell.
How can I help prevent the flu?
Social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands frequently all help to prevent the spread of viruses, in addition to the flu vaccine.
When should I get a flu shot?
The earlier the better, but it is never too late to get one. The flu can start as early as late September or early October, and last into the spring.
If I feel ill, what should I do?
If you feel unwell, Community Health Network offers several convenient care options. You can contact your Community primary care physician by phone or via MyChart. You can also receive urgent care in person at a Community-GoHealth Urgent Care or Community Clinic at Walgreens, or use Community Virtual Care right from home. If you need help finding a provider or an urgent care location, call 317-621-2727. Likely, you’ll be tested for both flu and COVID-19 to ensure you receive the appropriate treatment.