How can I book a flu shot in Takoma Park?

Same-day and next day appointments for flu shots are bookable directly through Solv. Simply search for a Takoma Park-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 Takoma Park?

The flu vaccine should generally be available at Takoma Park-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 Takoma Park?

Outside routine work hours, most Takoma Park 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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PrimeMed Urgent Care

3928 Lansing Ct, Dumfries, VA 220263928 Lansing Ct

Open until 7:00 pm

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1.0(1 reviews)

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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Bristow Center Dr, Bristow

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

10250 Bristow Center Dr, Bristow, VA 2013610250 Bristow Center Dr

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CVS Pharmacy

7845 Wise Ave, Baltimore, MD 212227845 Wise Ave

Open until11:59 pm

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Inova Primary Care, Gainsville

Inova Primary Care

13575 Heathcote Blvd, gainsville, VA 2015513575 Heathcote Blvd

Open until 8:00 pm

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3.56(17 reviews)

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ExpressCare Urgent Care, Dundalk

ExpressCare Urgent Care

1307 Merritt Blvd, Dundalk, MD 212221307 Merritt Blvd

Open until 9:00 pm

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5.0(0 reviews)

ExpressCare Urgent Care, Dundalk - 1307 Merritt Blvd, Dundalk

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RediClinic - Reistertown

11917 Reisterstown Rd, Reisterstown, MD 2113611917 Reisterstown Rd

Open until 8:00 pm

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5.0(1 reviews)

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Walgreens

9150 Devlin Rd, Bristow, VA 201369150 Devlin Rd

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UM Urgent Care

600 E Belvedere Ave, Randallstown, MD 21212600 E Belvedere Ave

Open until 9:00 pm

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3.14(21 reviews)

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Walgreens

6301 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 212126301 York Rd

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Emergency Physicians

5601 Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 212395601 Loch Raven Blvd

1.1(29 reviews)

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Walgreens

4985 Wellington Rd, Gainesville, VA 201554985 Wellington Rd

Open until 9:00 pm

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Westview Urgent Care Medi Center

5100 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 217045100 Buckeystown Pike

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
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3.03(33 reviews)

Couldn't get an appointment at our usual so gave this place a try to check my son for strep and flu. Nikki was great and the place accepted our insurance. Walked right in with no appointment and waited 20 minutes until seen.

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MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Mcgraw's Corner Dr, Gainesville

MinuteClinic® at CVS®

14380 Mcgraw's Corner Drive, Gainesville, VA 2015514380 Mcgraw's Corner Drive

Open until 6:30 pm

Mon 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
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