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Flu Vaccine

When should you get the flu vaccine?

Plan to get your flu shot in October or November if you can, but getting vaccinated at any tiem throughout the flu season (Oct.-March), will still be beneficial in most years.

Flu is typically seasonal, appearing December through March in Michigan. A flu vaccine is needed each year because immunity lasts only three to six months, and because the strains of influenza change year-to-year.

Protection from the flu vaccine develops about two weeks after vaccination.

Who should receive a flu vaccine?

An annual flu shot is recommended if you:

NOTE: FluMist is only for healthy persons age 2-49 with no contraindications as listed below

You should not receive a flu shot if you:

You should not receive LAIV (FluMistŪ) if you:

* If you are allergic to Benadryl or Epinephrine, you should only receive the flu vaccine in a medical office with a licensed provider present who is capable of ordering emergency treatments.

Cost of flu shots?

Where can I receive a flu shot?

Contact your doctor’s office to determine how to receive your flu shot.