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Get the flu shot at no cost to you.

Help protect yourself and others from the flu.

It’s likely flu viruses may be spreading this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Getting a flu shot is still the best way to help avoid or weaken the flu.1

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Unsure where to go for care?

Call our 24/7 advice nurse at 1-800-288-2264, TTY 711 for help deciding if you should seek urgent care, emergency care or make an appointment with your provider.

Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions.

To get your annual flu shot, visit your primary care provider (PCP) or go to a participating pharmacy.

  • Albertsons/Sav-on
  • Smith’s Food and Drug
  • VONS
  • Walgreens
  • CVS Pharmacy
  • CVS Pharmacy inside Target
  • Walmart/Sam’s Club

Pharmacies will not give flu shots to children under age 8. Children age 8 and under should see their PCP for a flu shot.

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Unsure where to go for care?

Call our 24/7 advice nurse at 1-800-288-2264, TTY 711 for help deciding if you should seek urgent care, emergency care or make an appointment with your provider.

Here are a few other things you can do to help protect yourself and your loved ones

  • Wash your hands with soap and water. Scrub for at least 20 seconds, rinse well and dry.
  • Stay home when you’re sick. Stay home for at least 24 hours after a fever.
  • Boost your immune system. Get rest, regular exercise and eat healthy.
  • Avoid touching your face. Use a tissue for itches and scented soaps to help you remember.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces. Use a household cleaner that contains soap or detergent.
  • Stay 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact with others and maintain a physical distance in public. 

In Southern Nevada, you can also walk in for a flu shot without an appointment at any Southwest Medical location.

If you have questions about your plan benefits, call Member Services toll-free at 1-800-962-8074, TTY 711, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There can be a lot of confusion out there about flu shots. Click here to learn more.

Flu shots are important for everyone 6 months old and up. Click here to learn more about childhood vaccines.

You can get the flu even if you’re young and healthy. If you’re over 65 or have a health problem, catching the flu can be extra risky. That’s why it’s important to get a seasonal flu shot every year. It’s one of the best ways to protect yourself and others.

You CAN’T get the flu from the flu vaccine

Every year, some people choose not to get a seasonal flu vaccine because they think you can get the flu from the flu vaccine. That’s not true. In fact, doctors strongly recommend getting the flu vaccine because it’s one of the best ways to help protect yourself from the flu.

It’s important to keep your protection up to date

Vaccine protection declines over time and flu viruses are constantly changing. The vaccine is updated each year based on which flu viruses are making people sick.

If you got a COVID-19 vaccine, you should still get a flu shot

If you got your COVID-19 shot, you’ll still need a seasonal flu shot since it’s a different virus. You still have time to get your flu shot to help protect yourself and others.

Did you know your plan may have preventive health rewards?

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If you have a life-threatening situation, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

1CDC.gov