Flu Shots Available Every Day to Walk-In Patients From Spring, TX
Most people who get annual flu shots are motivated by memories of the misery they’ve experienced during previous bouts with the influenza virus. They’d rather not fight that battle again, and flu vaccines top the list of flu prevention tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
For some people, however, a flu infection can lead to serious complications and even the need for hospitalization. To control the spread of the disease, it’s imperative to get an annual flu shot, and Medella Urgent Care is a convenient source for flu vaccinations for children and adults in the Spring, Texas, area. Our urgent care location in nearby Vintage Park is open during extended hours every day, including weekends, and we offer walk-in flu shots as well as many other nonemergency health care services.
How Does the Flu Vaccine Work?
Flu shots spur the body to develop antibodies against the viruses that cause seasonal influenza. Typically, it takes about two weeks for the flu vaccine to become fully effective.
Who Should Get a Flu Vaccination?
Generally, according to the CDC, everyone 6 months old and older should be vaccinated against the flu. It’s especially critical for young children, people over 65, and those with respiratory illnesses. If you have an allergy to eggs, an immune disorder, or another chronic disease that lowers your immunity, you should notify your health care provider before receiving a flu shot.
If you or your child is running a fever, it’s best to delay getting a flu shot until symptoms subside. A fever is a sign that your body is already fighting off an infection and may not be able to develop flu antibodies at the same time.
Do you have questions about the flu shots available at Medella Urgent Care, located only a short distance from Spring? Contact us today for more information. Our wait times are short, and we don’t require appointments, but you can reserve a time for your visit using our convenient online check-in service if you wish. We also accept many health insurance plans.
