Walk-In Flu Shots in Narberth, PA

Be Prepared and Protected for Flu Season at AFC Urgent Care Narberth

Make sure to get your annual flu shot from AFC Urgent Care Narberth as a quick, easy way to protect yourself from this illness, which could potentially keep you laid up in bed for weeks at a time. Flu, short for “influenza," is a serious illness that can potentially lead to a stay in the hospital. In rare cases, it can be deadly. By getting the flu shot, you can also help prevent spreading the flu to your family, friends, coworkers, and/or classmates, making immunization important not just for yourself but for the entire community.

Should I Be Vaccinated for the Flu?

The flu is a very common illness, especially during flu season, typically between October and March. Because the flu is so serious, much more so than the common cold, it is very important to receive a flu shot, especially because it is so convenient to simply walk into AFC Urgent Care Narberth and be on your way. Because the flu virus evolves every year, different strains are more prevalent from year to year, meaning you need a yearly vaccine to protect yourself against the flu.

Who should get the flu vaccine in Narberth:

• Healthy adults, especially those over the age of 65
• Pregnant women
• Healthcare providers
• Anyone who has a weakened immune system
• Caregivers of young children

You should not be vaccinated for flu if you have an egg allergy or if you have had a past adverse reaction to the flu shot.

Is the Flu Shot Effective?

The CDC conducts research on a yearly basis to determine how well the flu vaccine works against preventing the illness. Recent research has indicated a 40% to 60% lower chance of having to see a doctor with the flu. CDC research says that the flu vaccine in the 2019-2020 flu season prevented 7.5 million illnesses, 3.7 million doctor visits, 105,000 hospitalizations, and 6,300 deaths.

Do not put it off: Protect yourself and your family by receiving the flu shot once a year!

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• Cold Allergy Sinusitis
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• Drug Screening Walk
• Escreen Testing
• Flu Season
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• Pre-Employment Physicals
• Sore Throat Treatment
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