Flu Vaccine
Flu vaccine is your best protection against the flu.
Everyone 6 months and older needs a flu vaccine each year. Flu vaccine is especially important during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Widespread flu vaccination will reduce the spread of flu and prevent serious illness as much as possible.
Some people can develop serious and potentially life threatening complications from the flu. It's very important that people who are more likely to experience serious complications from the flu get their vaccine, including:
- Seniors
- People with chronic health problems
- Pregnant people
- Young children
Protect yourself and your community by making a plan to get your flu vaccine today! If you have insurance, flu vaccine is available for no-cost at many pharmacies and health care providers. If you don't have insurance, see below for some no-cost options from community partners and the Health Department.
How to get your flu vaccine
- Use the flu vaccine locator and select "Washtenaw County" to see local flu vaccine providers.
- Ask your health care provider or pharmacy.
- Go to a community flu vaccine event:
- Community Health Services of Michigan Medicine events (free, drive-thru flu shots for those 19+)
- Children under 19 years old who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, American Indian, or Alaska Native, may be eligible for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. An interactive map displaying VFC provider information is available here.
Flu vaccine FAQ's
- Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as my flu vaccine? Yes! Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time.
- When is the best time to get a flu vaccine? Anytime during September or October is a good time to get your flu vaccine. Ideally, everyone should be vaccinated by the end of October. Remember, after you are vaccinated, your body takes about two weeks to develop antibodies that protect against flu.
Is Flu Circulating in Washtenaw County Now?
Resources
- CDC: Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19
- CDC: Frequently Asked Flu Questions 2021-2022 Season
Getting a flu shot is quick and safe! Check out our Health Officer, Jimena Loveluck, getting her flu shot:.