Flu Vaccine Information
We want to keep you healthy…let us arm you against the flu.
This year it is more important then ever to get your flu shot. With the COVID-19 pandemic still affecting our communities, it is critical to keep your immune system strong and protect yourself from the flu virus. The flu shot not only reduces your risk of illness, but can prevent hospitalizations and deaths.
Getting a flu shot also helps conserve potentially scarce health care resources during this pandemic.
Early prevention is your best defense.
Flu season begins in the early fall and ends in the spring, peaking between December and February. It’s best to get vaccinated before flu season starts.
For more information on flu vaccine coverage for Martin's Point health plan members and offerings for patients, refer to plan-specific and health care center resources.
WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED?
Who should get a flu shot:
- All healthy adults, especially those 65 years of age and older.
- All children, 6 months of age and older.
- Pregnant women
- Healthcare workers
- People with asthma, heart disease, diabetes, or weakened immune systems
- Caregivers of children under 5 years old
Who should NOT get a flu shot:
- Infants younger than 6 months of age
- Anyone with an egg allergy should consult their health care provider before receiving the flu vaccine
- Anyone who has had a severe reaction to the flu vaccine in the past
- Anyone who currently has a moderate or severe illness or fever
CAN I GET VACCINATED IF I'M SICK?
Research shows very mild illness shouldn’t impact the flu vaccine.
But, if you have any sort of symptoms associated with COVID-19, you should wait to get your vaccine to avoid exposing others in the clinic to the virus.
COVID-19 symptoms include:*
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Muscle or body aches
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste/smell
- Headache
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
*According to the CDC
See More COVID related information here.