Where Can My Family Get Flu Shots?
Flu shots are available at:
- many health care settings, including doctors’ offices and public, employee, and university health clinics
- some pharmacies
- some supermarkets
- some community groups
If you have an HMO insurance plan, be sure to check with your primary care doctor before having your kids vaccinated outside the office, since most HMOs will pay for shots only if they’re given through their plan. Flu shots are covered by Medicare for senior citizens and are generally covered by insurance for people in other high-risk groups. Otherwise, flu shots may cost anywhere from $10 to $50. If you opt for the nasal mist flu vaccine, check to see if your insurance plan covers it.
Other Preventive Measures
There’s no guaranteed way — including being vaccinated — to prevent anyone from getting the flu. But precautions that can help protect you and your family include:
- avoiding large crowds whenever possible
- practicing good hand washing
- never picking up used tissues
- never sharing cups and eating utensils
- staying home from work or school when someone is sick with the flu
- covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
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