Flu Immunizations

Both the flu and COVID-19 are contagious respiratory viruses that can cause severe illness, hospitalization and death in extreme cases. Make this season less scary by getting your flu vaccine and updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones this year.

The vaccines can keep more people from getting seriously ill through the winter months when infections and hospitalizations tend to tick upwards.

The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. It is especially important for those at higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu, including people 65 years of age and older, as well as those with underlying medical conditions.

The updated COVID-19 vaccines are available to everyone ages 6 months and older. Older people are more likely than younger people to get very sick from COVID-19. Immunocompromised people and those with chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, are at the highest risk.

The virus that causes COVID-19 is always changing, and protection from COVID-19 vaccines declines over time. The updated COVID-19 vaccines are similar to previous vaccines that hundreds of millions of Americans received during the pandemic. With the holiday season starting soon, it’s especially important to get vaccinated and help keep family gatherings safe.

The updated COVID-19 vaccines are covered by most health plans, including private insurance, Medicare plans and Medicaid plans. Uninsured children and uninsured adults also have access through the Vaccines for Children Program and Bridge Access Program, respectively.

Everyone should get fully vaccinated and stay home when they are sick. Masks are proven to be effective at protecting people and lowering the risk of disease transmission. Wearing a well-fitting mask in public indoor spaces can provide additional protection while disease transmission is high, especially for people who are unvaccinated or more at-risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines can be administered at the same time. Both vaccines are available at SNHD clinics as well as pharmacies and health care provider offices throughout Southern Nevada. To locate a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, visit www.SNHD.info/covid-vaccine. For information about flu vaccine clinics, visit www.snhd.info/flu.

Make an appointment to get your COVID-19 and flu vaccines today, and have a FANG-tastic Halloween!

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