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Where to Find a Flu Shot 2024

October 2, 2024
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It’s officially fall, which means its flu shot season! According to the CDC, the best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot every year. The flu viruses change every year, so each year the flu shot changes to keep up with the latest strains. Luckily, each year Washtenaw County and the various senior centers host health and wellness fairs to make sure everyone has a chance to get their flu shots, learn about different health-related topics, and get the resources they need. Make sure to bring your ID and your Medicare or other insurance card to receive a vaccine!

 

Health & Wellness Fairs/Flu Shot Clinics

  • Michigan Medicine Flu Vaccine Clinics (734) 998-2156  
    • Vaccines offered: Varies by site. Some sites include Covid boosters along with regular and high dose flu shots.
    • Wednesday, 10/2, noon-3:30pm @ Siena Heights University
    • Saturday, 10/5, 9am-1:30pm @ Senior Living Expo (Washtenaw Community College)
    • Saturday, 10/12, noon-4pm @ Ypsi Township Community Center
    • Friday, 10/18, noon-4pm @ Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston
    • Saturday, 10/26, noon-4pm @ New Hope Baptist Church Ann Arbor 
  •  Saline Area Senior Center 7th Annual Health Fair
    • Friday October 4th, 9am-noon
    • Vaccines offered: Flu, Shingles
    • Must sign up in advance to receive a vaccine!
    • To make an appointment for a flu shot, call SASC at (734) 429-9274 after Sep 11. To make an appointment for the shingles vaccine, please call (734) 544-6700. 

 

Pharmacies 

  • Ann Arbor Pharmacy (734) 677-5555 
  • CVS  
    • Accepts most insurance. $31-$88 without insurance 
    • Tip: If you schedule your vaccine at a CVS inside a Target store you can get a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase!   
  • Costco (734) 213-8011
    • Accepts most insurance. $27-$80 without insurance.  
    • Note: You do NOT need to be a member to use the pharmacy. 
  • Jensen’s Community Pharmacy  
    • Dexter: (734) 426-6210 
    • Saline: (734) 429-9053 
  • Kroger 
    • Accepts most insurance. Around $30 without insurance (regular dose only. Depends on the brand used). 
  • Meijer 
    • Accepts most insurance. $24 without insurance (regular dose only. Depends on the brand used). 
  • Saline Pharmacy (734) 316-2162 
  • Sam’s Club (734) 434-2587 
    • Accepts most insurance. Around $25 without insurance (regular dose only. Depends on the brand used). 
    • Note: You do NOT need to be a member to use the pharmacy. 
  • Walgreens 
    • Accepts most insurance. $23-$90 without insurance.  
  • Walmart 
    • Accepts most insurance. $35-$115 without insurance. 

Note: Rite Aid pharmacies are closing in Michigan and may not have flu or other vaccines. 

 

Other ways to get your flu shot 

  • Contact your health care provider. 
  • Schedule an appointment with the Health Department (734) 544-6700. 
  • Use the Vaccine Locator to find a flu shot provider near you. 

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