It's time for your flu shot! Scheduling for ARC flu clinics is now available. If you already have a primary care or Ob/Gyn visit scheduled, ask for your flu shot at the time of your visit. Otherwise, schedule your flu shot online via your ARC MyChart account or the online flu schedule (click the green Book Now button). 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.
Save time by getting the COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot at the same appointment. Simply book an appointment for your COVID-19 vaccine and request a flu shot. ARC patients can book in ARC MyChart, or you can call 512-272-4636.
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.
Guillain-Barré syndrome: Flu vaccines are not recommended for those who have experienced Guillain-Barré syndrome within 6 weeks after a flu vaccine dose. If you experience Guillain-Barré syndrome, some experts recommend avoiding vaccines for the first 12 months to avoid triggering a relapse.
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 standard dose: Approved for ages 3 years – 49 years.
- Fluzone preservative-free: Approved for pregnant women and ages 6 months and older
- Seasonal flu nasal vaccine (FluMist): Approved for ages 2 years - 49 years
- Flublok high dose: Approved for ages 50 years and older.