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Seasonal Flu Shot
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and UHA’s Chief Medical Officer, recommends that everyone* over 6 months of age be vaccinated for seasonal flu (influenza) every season. We encourage everyone to get their flu vaccination this season.
Flu is a serious disease that sickens and kills thousands every year. The flu vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the flu. And UHA makes it free and easy to get.
Free Seasonal Flu Shot
As a UHA member you can get a free flu shot at many local pharmacies and grocery stores including Longs, Times, Walgreens, Costco, Safeway and many others. We recommend calling ahead to make sure it’s in stock.
Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at increased risk for serious flu complications such as difficulty breathing, organ inflammation or failure, and pneumonia. In the 2023-2024 season, the CDC estimates there have been between 17,000 – 100,000 flu deaths.
If you get vaccinated, you lower the risk of passing the disease to more vulnerable people.
- The formula for the flu shot is updated every year to match the active strains.
- The new vaccines are available every fall – around August or September.
- Some people with specific allergies and other conditions should not get vaccinated. Find out more: Vaccination: Who Should Do It, Who Should Not and Who Should Take Precautions
- Our UHA partners can provide a vaccination clinic at your worksite, more info: Worksite Seasonal Flu Shots.
*Some people should not get the flu shot. Find out more.
Administrative fee is covered according to your UHA plan benefit.
Source: CDC: About the Flu
Basic Flu Facts
The flu is a contagious illness that affects the nose, throat and sometimes lungs. Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue.