Guess what time of year it is? No, not Christmas. Flu season! The flu virus starts to rear its ugly head in October and the season often lasts until April or May. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care TN believes the time is now to get your flu shot!

How Much Will My Flu Shot Cost?

In most cases, if you have health insurance, your vaccine should be covered free of cost or copay. Vaccines such as the flu shot are considered covered preventive health services.

Flu Shot Benefits

• Reduces the risk of the flu
• Prevents hospitalizations due to the flu
• Protects others around you from getting the flu

Who Can Get the Flu?

Everyone is at risk. But there are certain groups that are at a higher risk, including pregnant women, older adults, young children, and those with chronic health conditions that impact the immune system.

Flu Symptoms

• Body aches
• Chills
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Sore throat

Don’t wait any longer to get your flu shot. The time is now to stop by one of the AFC Urgent Care TN centers to receive your flu shot without the wait.