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    Schedule a Flu Shot Online

    Schedule a flu shot online in one of the following ways:  

    1. Patient Online Services:
      1. Log in or create an account.
      2. Go to Appointments and Admissions.
      3. Select New Appointments.
      4. Select Flu Immunization.
      5. Choose a time, date, and location.
      6. Select the Schedule button.
    2. On the Mayo Clinic app:
      1. Log in or create an account.
      2. Go to Request.
      3. Select Request Appointment Now.
      4. Select Flu Immunization.
      5. Choose a time, date, and location.
      6. Select the Schedule button.

    How to schedule a flu shot for a child.

    Schedule a Flu Shot by Phone

    1. Call your provider.
    2. Visit the Local Influenza Information page.
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    Influenza Information Local Influenza Information

    Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs — similar to COVID-19. It's not the same as the stomach "flu" that causes diarrhea and vomiting.

    Mayo Clinic and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend annual flu vaccination for everyone age 6 months or older. Now, more than ever, it’s important to put up your best defense by scheduling a flu vaccination appointment.

    It's especially important to get your flu vaccine this year, because the flu and COVID-19 will likely be circulating at the same time and cause similar symptoms. If you have any of these shared symptoms, contact your team for guidance. You may need testing for both. Shared common symptoms include:

    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Tiredness
    • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
    • Muscle aches
    • Chills
    • Sore throat
    • Runny nose
    • Headache
    • Chest pain
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting
    • Diarrhea

    People at higher risk of developing flu complications include:

    • Young children under 5, especially those under 2
    • Adults older than 65
    • Nursing home or long-term care facility residents
    • Pregnant and up to two week postpartum women
    • People with weakened immune systems
    • People who have chronic illnesses, such as asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease and diabetes
    • People who are very obese, with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher

    If you have flu symptoms and are at risk of complications, share that information with your care team. Antiviral drugs may be prescribed depending on your health risk within the first 48 hours after you first notice symptoms and may reduce the length of your illness and help prevent more-serious problems. COVID-19 and influenza share several symptoms, but they are treated differently. Learn more on this COVID-19 webpage.

    Watch this video as Adela Taylor, M.D., Allergy and Asthma, explains treatment options for colds, flu and other respiratory infections:

    We care about helping you stay healthy. Patients must wear a mask in order to receive a flu vaccine. 

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