When we think of fall, many of us think of crisp leaves, colder weather, and maybe even pumpkin-flavored drinks. How many of us are thinking about our flu shots? Cases of the flu usually spike in the fall and winter, which is why there’s a push for flu vaccines. Getting the flu vaccine can lower your chances of getting the flu during “flu season.” Medical professionals suggest getting your flu shot no later than the end of October so you’re fully protected once flu season starts (it can take up to two weeks for your body to be fully protected). Flu shots are especially important for older adults, since adults age 65 and older are more at risk of having serious complications from the flu– especially if they have a condition like heart disease or diabetes. Luckily, the community comes together to make vaccines easy to find! Today’s post will explore different opportunities to get a flu shot and protect yourself this fall.
Health & Wellness Fairs/Flu Shot Clinics
- Michigan Medicine (* = includes Covid vaccine)
- Friday, September 12th noon-3:00 pm (Turner Senior Resource Center)
- Thursday, September 18th noon-3:00 pm (Stockbridge Area Senior Center)
- Saturday, September 20th noon-3:00 pm (Brown Chapel AME Church- Ypsi)*
- Tuesday, September 23rd noon-4:00 pm (Bethel AME Church)*
- Saturday, October 4th noon-4:00 pm (Ypsi Township Community Center)*
- Wednesday, October 8th 10:00 am- 1:00 pm (Chelsea Senior Center)*
- Saturday, October 11th 9:30 am- 1:30 pm (Senior Living Expo)*
- Saturday, October 18th noon-4:00 pm (New Hope Baptist Church- Ann Arbor)*
- Tuesday, September 16th: U of M College of Pharmacy Flu Vaccine Clinic @ College of Pharmacy (10:00 am- 6:00 pm)
- Wednesday, September 25th: Milan Health Fair @ Milan Seniors for Healthy Living (9:30 am- 12:30 pm)
- Monday, September 29th: Northfield Township Flu Shot Clinic @ Northfield Township Community/Senior Center (9:00-11:00 am)
- Friday, October 4th: Saline Health Fair @ Saline Area Senior Center (9:00 am- noon)
- Must call the Saline Area Senior Center at (734) 429-9274 to make an appointment Wednesday, October 8th: Chelsea Wellness Fair @ Chelsea Senior Center (10:00 am- 1:00 pm)
- Saturday, October 11th: Flu Shot Clinic @ the Ypsilanti Farmers Market (9:00 am- 1:00 pm)
- Administered by the U of M College of Pharmacy Community Health and Engagement
- Friday, October 17th: Pittsfield Township Health & Resource Fair @ Pittsfield Township Senior Center (9:30 am- noon)
Pharmacies (* = also carries Covid vaccine)
- Ann Arbor Pharmacy- schedule an appointment online or call the pharmacy (also accepts walk-ins)*
- Costco- schedule an appointment online or call the Ann Arbor location at (734) 213-8011
- You do not need to be a member to use the pharmacy !
- CVS- schedule an appointment online or call your nearest store*
- Hometown Pharmacy (Chelsea)– call (734) 475-1188 to schedule an appointment (download and complete the immunization questionnaire to save time)
- Jensen’s Community Pharmacy- schedule an appointment online. Has locations in Dexter and Saline
- Kroger- schedule an appointment online or call (866) 211-5320*
- Meijer- schedule an appointment online or call your local store
- Saline Pharmacy- schedule an appointment online or call (734) 316-2162*
- Sam’s Club- schedule an appointment online (must create account) or call (734) 434-1326
- You do not need to be a member to use the pharmacy !
- Walgreens- schedule an appointment online, call your local store, or call the helpline at 1-800-4733*
- Walmart- schedule an appointment online or call the Saline store at (734) 944-1053
Other ways to get your flu shot
- Contact your doctor
- Ann Arbor VA– call (734) 769-7100 for more information
- Hope Clinic- call (734) 481-0111 to schedule an appointment
- Michigan Medicine– schedule an appointment through your MyChart account or call (734) 763-6336
- Packard Health– call (734) 971-1073 to schedule an appointment
- Have locations in Ann Arbor (Carpenter Road, Pauline Blvd) and Ypsilanti (Arnet St, Tyler Rd)
- Trinity Health/IHA- schedule an appointment online or call your local office
- Washtenaw County Health Department– call (734) 544-6700 to schedule (some fees may apply)
- Use the Vaccine Locator to find a flu shot provider near you