Fall is flu season, and like every year, ARC flu shot clinics will start in early September. The best way to protect against the flu is for everyone six months and older to get vaccinated — every year. If you already have a primary care or Ob/Gyn visit scheduled any time this fall, ask for your flu shot at your visit. Beginning early September, anyone who wants a flu shot can book online in their ARC MyChart account or at ARCflushot.com. Availability will vary from week to week, so check back frequently if you can’t find an appointment. Phone and online scheduling offer the same schedules, so we encourage you to book online.
Need a flu test? If you experience flu symptoms like fever, chills, or body aches, it's best to book an appointment to get a flu test. You can book a Same-Day or Next-Day Illness & Injury visit with your regular ARC doctor or any other doctor via your ARC MyChart account or at any ARC After Hours Clinic. In-clinic or video visits available. Test results are usually ready in your ARC MyChart within 24 hours. If you want immediate medical advice from an ARC doctor who has access to your records, we have a convenient telemedicine subscription service that gives you direct and immediate access to an ARC adult medicine and pediatric doctor 24/7/365. Sign up, and instant message or video chat with one of our doctors immediately. Learn more or sign up at NormanMD.com.
Allergy patient alert: If you receive allergy shots, you must wait 24 hours after receiving your flu vaccine before you can resume receiving allergy injections.
It is especially important that people in the high-risk group get vaccinated. That group includes:
Getting your flu shot at ARC provides many advantages:
- We vaccinate all family members regardless of the patient's age or the type of vaccine desired.
- We vaccinate pregnant patients at their Ob/Gyn offices during their regularly scheduled visits.
- We provide flu vaccinations to ARC and non-ARC patients alike.
- We will file a claim with your insurance company for you. Call the customer service telephone number on your insurance card for questions about what’s covered and your financial responsibility.
- We keep a record of your shots in your medical record for future reference by your physician.
Flu vaccines offered:
- Fluzone preservative-free
- Flublok high dose: For ages 50 years and older.