Flu Shots
It is time to get a Flu Shot!
Community Healthcare Center now has flu shots available for children and adults. The cost of the flu shot is $25 but may be less depending on insurance or sliding fee discount._
If you have an appointment coming up with a great Community Healthcare Center provider, please ask them about getting your flu shot.
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For more information about the Flu (Influenza) vaccine, please go to CDC – Who Needs a Flu Vaccine.
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For more information or to schedule an appointment to get your flu shot, please call (940)766-6306.
Who should get the flu shot?
Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a yearly flu vaccine.
Who should not get the flu shot?
- Children younger than 6 months of age are too young to get a flu shot.
- People with severe, life-threatening allergies to the flu shot or any ingredient in the shot.
- If you ever had Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). Some people with a history of GBS should not get this vaccine. Talk to your provider about your GBS history.
- If you are not feeling well on the day you are supposed to get the flu shot, talk to your provider about your symptoms prior to receiving the flu shot.
Can the flu shot give me the flu?
No, a flu shot cannot cause the flu illness.
What are some side effects that can occur after receiving a flu shot?
- Soreness, redness or swelling where the shot was given
- Low grade fever
- Aches
Please contact your primary care provider and/or review the CDC recommendations if you have any questions about flu vaccines and side effects that you may be experiencing.
