Many drug stores and pharmacies now offer flu shots on site. People from the local community can walk into the pharmacy during scheduled hours and request a shot. There are no appointments and no wait times. In fact, you can walk in for a flu vaccine on your lunch break or between appointments – it’s that simple.
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Flu Vaccine: Drug Store vs. Doctor’s Office
Posted 244 days ago byNobody looks forward to getting a shot. However, some people hate shots more than others. When getting your annual flu vaccine, your physician will likely administer the shot with a needle. This shot is given in the upper arm, and getting a vaccination can protect you from the flu for 12 months. But what if you can’t stomach the sight of needles?
Why Worry About the Flu?
Posted 272 days ago byCommon signs of Influenza include a fever, body aches, headache, congestion and a sore throat. Symptoms usually last for one to two weeks. But if there is a vaccine to avoid these symptoms, why not take advantage of it?
Is the Flu Virus Preventable?
Posted 272 days ago byThe flu is highly contagious and a healthy lifestyle isn’t always enough to prevent an infection. Nonetheless, the flu virus is preventable, and the flu vaccine is the single most important weapon to stop the illness.
Readying the Workplace for the Flu Season
Posted 309 days ago byThe flu is highly contagious and miserable to get through. In a tight space – a classroom or an office – it can spread like wildfire if you aren’t careful.
The Free Clinic and the Flu Vaccine
Posted 338 days ago byRather than skip your annual vaccination due to lack of healthcare coverage, consider other alternatives. Contact your city or town’s free clinic and ask about the availability of the flu vaccine.
Symptoms of an Allergic Reaction to the Flu Vaccine
Posted 380 days ago byFor the most part, a flu vaccine is safe and the majority of people who receive a vaccination do not experience a reaction.