FAQ

Flu Shot

• Who has the biggest risk of becoming ill?

  The elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and people with existing respiratory conditions like asthma or lung disease are at risk of having more complex complications if they were to contract a virus.

• Is the flu shot safe for everyone?

  Different flu shots are approved for people of different ages. Everyone should get an influenza vaccine that is appropriate for their age except for:

  • Children younger than 6 months of age are too young to get a flu shot.
  • People with severe, life-threatening allergies to flu vaccine or any ingredient in the vaccine. This might include gelatin, antibiotics, or other ingredients.

  More information from the CDC here.

• How long is this year's flu vaccine effective?

  The flu vaccine is most effective in the first three months after getting the shot, but it lasts for about six months. Over time, antibody levels decline and changes in the flu strain from year to year mean the antibodies you do have are less effective against new strains.

• How much does the flu shot cost?

  Our flu shots have a $0 co-pay with nearly all insurance plans*. If you are not using insurance, the self-pay rates are as follows:

  Fluad High Dose (Encouraged for patient age 65+): $95

  Flucelvax (6 months and older): $53

  FluMist (age 2 to 49): $45

  *Check with your insurance carrier beforehand, providers and plans will vary.

• Do I need an appointment?

  Nope. Flu shots at Ogden Clinic are available on a walk-in basis.

• Can my children receive a flu shot?

  Annual flu vaccination is recommended for all children ages 6 months and up. If your infant is less than 6 months old, those around your baby should receive the vaccine to protect the baby, as infants are one of the highest risk groups for complications of influenza. For all kids age 6 months to 5 years, as well as those with chronic medical conditions, the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the risks.

• Does the influenza vaccine prevent against COVID-19?

  The flu vaccine will not protect you against COVID-19; however, flu vaccination has other important benefits such as reducing the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death.

• Is the COVID-19 booster shot available at Ogden Clinic?

  The updated 2024/2025 COVID-19 booster shot is available at Ogden Clinic Canyon View in Ogden. The cash-pay price (insurance not billed) is $220; price will vary with insurance.

  The CDC’s Bridge Access Program provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to adults, 18 years and older, without insurance. CVS and Walgreens are a couple of the pharmacies participating in this program, as well as Health Departments throughout Utah.