AFC Urgent Care Englewood Flu Shots

Flu season typically starts around early fall and lasts until late spring. To protect yourself from seasonal strains of the flu, it’s recommended that everyone receive an annual flu shot.

At AFC Urgent Care Englewood, we provide seasonal flu shots to protect you for the upcoming flu season! Even the healthiest of us need a seasonal flu shot, but it’s especially recommended that the following individuals receive their annual flu shot:

• Children over 6 months of age
• The Elderly / Seniors
• Pregnant Women
• Individuals with Chronic Health Conditions such as Asthma

Getting your seasonal flu shot is your best defense against contracting the flu. Patients cannot contract the flu from the flu vaccine since it is made from a weakened or inactivated form of the virus.

Get a Flu Shot at Englewood

Flu shots are a great way to protect yourself against flu strains likely to be prevalent this year. They only take a few seconds to administer, and they can keep you and your family from missing school or work due to illness – not to mention they protect against some of the more dangerous side effects of the flu.

Good Candidate for a Flu Shot

Anyone who wants to avoid the flu is an excellent candidate to receive a flu shot. We’ll go over the details when you stop in. A few examples of people who love taking advantage of our flu vaccines include:

• Those with elderly relatives may be especially susceptible to the flu.
• People who know it will be difficult to miss work or school because of the flu.
• Anyone who hates getting sick!

Make sure you ask your provider about any potential allergies or special healthcare needs before getting your flu shot. While the majority of patients should get vaccinated, a few patients may not be eligible for a flu shot.

Who should NOT get a flu vaccine?

While it’s rare, there are people who should not get a flu vaccine or need to consult their physician first. Infants under 6 months old and people with life-threatening allergies to common vaccine ingredients should NOT get a flu shot.

Consult with your doctor about getting a flu vaccine if you have any of the following illnesses:

• Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
• Egg Allergy (There are alternative vaccines for those with egg allergies)
• Severe Allergic Reactions to Previous Flu Vaccines

If you feel sick, wait until you feel back to normal to receive a flu shot or consult with a physician.

What is the fastest way to get the flu shot?

An urgent care center provides the fastest and most efficient way to get a flu shot since patients can access care providers through a walk-in clinic!

A walk-in clinic such as the one at AFC Urgent Care Englewood allows patients to receive care and their necessary flu shots without needing an appointment! Simply visit whenever you have time to get your flu shot, and we’ll get you vaccinated on a first-come, first-served basis!

Unexpected Illness? Walk-in Urgent Care Anytime

We know you’re busy, and penciling in time for a flu shot isn’t always easy. AFC Urgent Care Englewood is stocked up with flu vaccines and is ready to serve your family whenever you’re ready. Either call your local clinic to make an appointment or just stop in whenever convenient. Like our urgent care services, you can walk in any time to get flu shots.

Are there any other services you'd like to avail of?

• Family Care
• Primary Care
• Vaccines-Travel Medicine
• Flu Shots
• Routine Check-Ups
• Wellness Physicals
• Immigration Physicals
• Seasonal Allergy Treatment
• X-Ray
• On-Site Labs
• Sports & School Physicals
• COVID-19 Testing
• Physicals
• STD Testing
• Workplace Injuries
• Physician On-Site
• Urgent Care

If you have any questions about our immediate urgent care services, please contact us at (303) 761-1699 today.