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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.