The best way to protect against the flu is for everyone six months and older to get vaccinated—every year. We expect to have flu shots available by early fall; check back here to book your flu shot online when available.
Need a flu test? If you experience flu symptoms like fever, chills, or body aches, it's best to book an appointment to get a flu test. You can book a Same-Day or Next-Day Illness & Injury visit with your regular ARC doctor, advanced practice clinician (APC), or any other doctor via your ARC MyChart account or at any ARC After Hours Clinic. In-clinic or video visits available. Test results are usually ready in your ARC MyChart within 24 hours. If you want immediate medical advice from an ARC doctor or APC who has access to your records, we have a convenient telemedicine subscription service that gives you direct and immediate access to an ARC adult medicine and pediatric doctor or APC 24/7/365. Sign up, and instant message or video chat with one of our doctors or APCs immediately. Learn more or sign up at NormanMD.com.
Allergy patient alert: If you receive allergy shots, you must wait 24 hours after receiving your flu vaccine before you can resume receiving allergy injections.
Guillain-Barré syndrome: Flu vaccines are not recommended for those who have experienced Guillain-Barré syndrome within 6 weeks after a flu vaccine dose. If you experience Guillain-Barré syndrome, some experts recommend avoiding vaccines for the first 12 months to avoid triggering a relapse.
It is especially important that people in the high-risk group get vaccinated. That group includes:
Getting your flu shot at ARC provides many advantages:
- We vaccinate all family members regardless of the patient's age or the type of vaccine desired.
- We vaccinate pregnant patients at their Ob/Gyn offices during their regularly scheduled visits.
- We provide flu vaccinations to ARC and non-ARC patients alike.
- We will file a claim with your insurance company for you. Call the customer service telephone number on your insurance card for questions about what’s covered and your financial responsibility.
- We keep a record of your shots in your medical record for future reference by your physician or APC.
Flu vaccines offered:
- Fluzone standard dose: Approved for ages 3 years - 49 years.
- Fluzone preservative-free: Approved for pregnant women and ages 6 months and older
- Seasonal flu nasal vaccine (FluMist): Approved for ages 2 years - 49 years
- Flublok high dose: Approved for ages 50 years and older.