Get Your Annual Flu Shot At AFC Urgent Care Arvada

Flu Shots Available Without An Appointment Near Arvada, CO

The flu is a viral infection, caused by the influenza virus, that is severely contagious. Flu season begins in early Fall and can last through the beginning of the Spring season. During this period, the flu causes over 500,000 deaths worldwide per year according to the World Health Organization. Getting your annual flu vaccine is the safest and most effective way to protect yourself from severe illness caused by the flu.

At AFC Urgent Care Arvada, your health and well-being is our number one priority. That is why we offer flu shots for the whole family with no appointment necessary. Our board-certified physicians are available daily to administer flu vaccines. Our clinic has short wait times, making it fast and convenient, simply walk into our clinic when it’s convenient for you.

How Does The Flu Vaccine Work?

The flu vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself from severe illness this flu season. The flu can cause severe symptoms, however, getting your flu shot can help reduce the severity of the flu and reduce your chances of contracting the flu. The flu vaccine works by introducing your immune system to the flu virus by injecting a dead virus into your system. This exposure allows your body to build up a defense against the flu virus.

A common misconception about the flu shot is that it will give you the flu. This is not true, the flu vaccine contains a dead virus which cannot cause you to get the flu. The flu vaccine does sometimes cause mild side effects. These often include tenderness at the injection site as well as mild flu-like symptoms for up to 12 hours following the vaccine. Most people have no side effects from the vaccine.

Who Can Get the Flu Vaccine?

We recommend that anyone eligible get the flu shot annually. Getting your annual flu shot not only protects you from developing a severe case of the flu, but it also helps build herd immunity which helps to protect those around you who are not eligible for the vaccine. The influenza virus changes regularly, making it vital that you receive the vaccine annually to get continued protection.

The flu season lasts from October through early spring. Most medical professionals recommend that you receive the vaccine two weeks before the start of flu season. However, it is never too late to get a flu shot. Getting your flu shot late in the flu season will still offer you protection.

At AFC Urgent Care Aravda, we recommend that anyone who is older than 6 months of age can get the flu shot. This includes pregnant women, senior citizens, and anyone who is immunocompromised or has underlying heart or lung conditions. Speak to your healthcare provider if you are wondering about your eligibility.

Visit AFC Urgent Care Arvada for Flu Shots Available on a Walk-In Basis

If you need your annual flu shot, AFC Urgent Care Arvada can help. We offer flu shots on a walk-in basis for patients in Arvada, CO, and the surrounding communities. We never require that you schedule an appointment to get your flu shot, simply walk into our clinic when it’s convenient for you. Getting your flu shot at AFC Urgent Care Arvada is affordable and we accept most major insurance plans. Walk into the clinic for your flu shot today.