How can I book a flu shot in West Springfield?

Same-day and next day appointments for flu shots are bookable directly through Solv. Simply search for a West Springfield-area doctor, find a provider, and book a time that aligns with your schedule stating “flu shot” as your reason for visit.

Where can I get a flu shot in West Springfield?

The flu vaccine should generally be available at West Springfield-area urgent care centers, retail clinics, primary care doctor offices, and local pharmacies. While many times you can simply walk in to get a flu shot, it is best to book an appointment online to reduce your wait time.

Where can I get a flu shot after hours in West Springfield?

Outside routine work hours, most West Springfield primary care doctor offices are closed, however, most of the area’s urgent care and retail clinics are open after hours and on weekends. Book an after hours appointment today.

Is a flu shot necessary?

Everyone 6 months or older should get vaccinated for the flu every year. Influenza, or the flu, is a serious virus and infection that hospitalizes and kills thousands of people annually. And it is constantly changing. The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from contracting the virus.

Do I need to get a flu shot every year?

Flu vaccines are needed annually, primarily for two reasons. First, the flu virus is constantly evolving, meaning the virus you received a vaccine for last year is unique from the virus in the upcoming season. As such, the vaccine itself needs to be different. Second, the vaccine itself wears off and your immune system’s response to the flu virus decreases over time. Unless you receive the vaccine every year, you will lack necessary immunity.

When should I get a flu shot?

Each year is a little different, but flu season generally starts as early as September. Getting a flu shot early in the season - August to October - gives your buddy the best opportunity to build up immunity to the virus as it does take roughly two weeks for the vaccine to protect you against infection. Of course, if you are unable to get the flu shot early, getting a flu shot later still helps as the virus could last through May.

How effective is the flu shot?

Each year, the CDC and other organizations conduct studies to determine the effectiveness of the flu vaccine against that years flu virus. According to the CDC, recent studies show that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu illness by between 40% and 60%. Of course, there are multiple types and strands of the flu virus including influenza B and influenza A(H1N1), as well as influenza A(H3N2). Generally speaking, flu shots tend to work better against influenza types A & B.

How long does a flu shot last?

The flu vaccine lasts for one flu season as the virus constantly evolves and each year the vaccine is produced to specifically protect against the strand(s) that are prevalent in the upcoming flu season.

How much does a flu shot cost?

Depending on where you get your flu vaccine, what type of vaccine you are getting, and whether or not you are insured, flu shot costs vary. Generally speaking, however, flu shots can cost between $0 and $50, sometimes more.

Is a flu shot covered by insurance?

Your health insurance must cover the flu vaccine, as well as other vaccines, without a copayment or coinsurance. However, check with your insurance company to see if the vaccine must be administered at a specified location.

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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Bristol

Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

1215 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 060101215 Farmington Ave

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

4.8(8.7k reviews)

Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Bristol - 1215 Farmington Ave

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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Torrington

Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

996 E Main St, Torrington, CT 06790996 E Main St

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

4.8(12k reviews)

Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Torrington - 996 E Main St

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PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Bristol

PhysicianOne Urgent Care

576 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010576 Farmington Ave

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 27 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

4.59(394 reviews)

PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Bristol - 576 Farmington Ave, Bristol

Although I had an appointment, I still had to wait a half hour before my turn. I had to explain why I was there to 3 people: the MA, the intern, then the provider. My symptoms included cough, congestion, headache, sore throat. When I came 3 months earlier with similar symptoms, I was prescribed one medication for cough and another for congestion. This time I was not given any prescriptions. I would not have wasted my time if I knew I would not be given a prescription to relieve my symptoms.

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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Berlin

Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

175 Webster Square Rd, Berlin, CT 06037175 Webster Square Rd

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Berlin - 175 Webster Square Rd

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Priority Urgent Care, Cromwell

Priority Urgent Care

136 Berlin Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416136 Berlin Rd

Open until 7:45 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
May 27 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

4.68(3k reviews)

Priority Urgent Care, Cromwell - 136 Berlin Rd, Cromwell

Unfortunately this was a return from previous Saturday. Diagnosed as viral but symptoms continue. Today was prescribed an antibiotic, hopefully this will take care of it. I did not make an appointment. Staff was great. Only had about 45 minute wait.

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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Southington

Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

775 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489775 Queen St

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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4.9(18k reviews)

Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Southington - 775 Queen St, Southington

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Quest Diagnostics, South Windsor

Quest Diagnostics

1735 Ellington Rd, South Windsor, CT 060741735 Ellington Rd

Open 4:30 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
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4.37(507 reviews)

I would 100% recommend this company to anyone wanting to check their health status. The process was incredibly easy and done through certified labs. The results are frequently back by the next day.

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Quest Diagnostics

339 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001339 W Main St

Open12:30 pm

Mon 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tue 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wed 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thu 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fri 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
SatClosed
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4.53(513 reviews)

I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.

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