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Stay healthy this flu season

Get a flu shot every year to protect yourself, your family and your community.

    

Don’t let the flu slow you down, get the flu shot

Stay healthy this fall and winter by making an appointment to get your flu shot.* You may also be able to get seasonal shots to protect yourself from other respiratory illnesses, like COVID-19 or RSV. Check with your doctor to find out what’s right for you.

COVID-19 and flu updates

Stay updated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for information about COVID-19 and the flu.
 

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Where to get your flu shot

Contact your Optum doctor's office or find a pharmacy location near you.
 

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Why get a flu shot

It's easy for the flu to spread. Protect yourself by getting the shot every year. 

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Learning more is easy

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*Flu shots at designated retail pharmacies and clinics are covered at 100% for most benefit plans. Check your benefit plan details or call the number on your member ID card to be sure you’re covered at the flu shot location you choose. Remember to bring your member ID card when you visit network providers for your flu shot.

Optum does not endorse any specific vaccine manufacturer over another. We believe in the importance of vaccination as a public health measure and support the use of all approved vaccines. The choice of vaccine should be made by individuals in consultation with their healthcare providers, based on availability, personal health considerations, and the recommendations of local health authorities.