How can I book a flu shot in Elkins Park?

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

The flu vaccine should generally be available at Elkins 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 Elkins Park?

Outside routine work hours, most Elkins 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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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Fairfax

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

2305 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 198032305 Concord Pike

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

4.7(6k reviews)

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Fairfax - 2305 Concord Pike

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ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Greenville

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care

360 Buckley Ml Rd, Greenville, DE 19807360 Buckley Ml 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
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

4.8(3.6k reviews)

ChristianaCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Greenville - 360 Buckley Ml Rd

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Optum Urgent Care, Pennsville

Optum Urgent Care

251 N Broadway, Pennsville Township, NJ 08070251 N Broadway

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

4.71(5k reviews)

Optum Urgent Care, Pennsville - 251 N Broadway

When being checked in girl talked with others the whole time. Girl who checked me in talks loud. Not to complain but when no t feeling well annoying. Being 62 don’t think questions about being pregnant last period are necessary. She snapped back saying she has to ask. Doctor was great and through. I’m overall pleased I got my X-ray without having to go somewhere else. I think my complaints are exaggerated because I was feeling very sick

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Citylife Health, Camden

Citylife Health

1000 Atlantic Ave, Camden, NJ 081041000 Atlantic Ave

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4.8(12 reviews)

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Immediate Care, East Windsor

Immediate Care

319 US-130, East Windsor, NJ 08520319 US-130

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 - 4:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

4.68(7.6k reviews)

Immediate Care, East Windsor - 319 US-130, East Windsor

Walked in without an appointment so I can’t complain too much about the wait (about two hours). Desk employees, nurse, and NP were all very nice and had no issue answering all my questions. I would return.

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Walgreens

613 State Rte 2023, Elkins Park, PA 19027613 State Rte 2023

Open until 2:30 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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Einstein Primary Care, Township Line Road

Einstein Primary Care

401 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027401 Township Line Rd

Open until 4:00 pm

Mon 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
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4.63(22 reviews)

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CVS Pharmacy, Inside Target

CVS Pharmacy

2450 Shoppers Ln, Philadelphia, PA 191502450 Shoppers Ln

Open until 7:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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CVS Pharmacy

6150 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 191206150 N 5th St

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 am
Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Labcorp

2727 W Cheltenham Ave, Wyncote, PA 190952727 W Cheltenham Ave

Open until 2:30 pm

Mon 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Tue 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Wed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Thu 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
Fri 7:00 am - 2:30 pm
SatClosed
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St. Christopher's Pediatric Urgent Care

500 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046500 Old York Rd

Open until11:00 pm

Mon 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tue 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wed 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Thu 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fri 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sun11:00 am - 11:00 pm

4.67(3 reviews)

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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 - 5:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

3.88(4 reviews)

I was seen by Dr. Shradha she was very pleasant. She made me feel comfortable and took care of me right away. There was no wait, the place was clean .

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