Burlington Flu Shots at AFC Urgent Care

Seasonal Flu Shots in Burlington, MA

Flu Shots

Stay safe this winter & call AFC Urgent Care Burlington today to get all the information about the annual flu shot.

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AFC Urgent Care Burlington offers preventative care for family's starting at one year of age. Learn more below!

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The Center for Disease Control recommends everyone older than 6 months receive a flu shot. Seasonal death tolls from influenza has reached 49,000 in a single season. It is safe to say the flu is a serious illness. Every year a flu shot is developed to protect against the flu for the upcoming season. The vaccine introduces a weakened form of each virus to cause your immune system to build antibodies. The antibodies are built in two weeks, and you will remain protected for the duration of flu season.

AFC Urgent Care Burlington administers seasonal flu shots to get you and your family ready for the flu season – no appointment necessary!

How does the flu shot protect me from seasonal illnesses?

Each year, the flu vaccine is updated to protect patients from the latest strain of influenza. The flu adapts and changes each year, which means patients need an annual flu shot to protect against symptoms. There is still a chance to catch it after. If that happens, symptoms will be much less severe than without the vaccine.

Getting your seasonal flu shot at our Urgent Care Center can prevent symptoms such as:

• Cough
• Congestion
• Sneezing
• Dehydration
• Fatigue
• Muscle Aches

Potential Side Effects

Unlike what the myth says, you will not contract the flu from a flu vaccine as it is not made up of live viruses. Even if you received last year’s flu shot, you should still get one this year, as flu is constantly changing so each year the vaccine is different from those in years past.

The flu shot is the best way to prevent others from getting sick, too. The elderly and those at high risk may develop severe symptoms that could lead to hospitalization. Being around either of these groups everyday puts them at higher risk of catching an illness.

Visit AFC Urgent Care Burlington to get your flu shot ASAP

Depending upon your Insurance, your flu shot will be covered as AFC Urgent Care Burlington. We offer low-cost flu shots for self-pay patients.

For more information about our seasonal flu shots, please call us at (781) 270-4700 or visit our urgent care center today!