Wellness Wednesday: Quick and easy flu shots
Last week we talked about the importance of taking a flu shot this year. Our Wellness Wednesday message for today is, “Don’t waste fall by being sick. get a flu shot! It’s super quick.â€
Remember it takes around two weeks for the body to build immunity in order to provide protection, so plan it now.
Here are your quick and easy options to get a flu shot this year:
- Find your closest locations online
- Confirm the type of vaccine you need and put your ZIP code in, and you will get an instant list of all options in your area.
- If you live in Newberg
- See this flyer.
- For Kaiser flu shots:
- Kaiser drive-through and walk-up flu shot clinics are available from Oct. 3 to Oct. 31, with no appointment necessary.
- Search by your city or ZIP code here.
- For employees covered by George Fox health plans:
- We will have an on-campus flu shot clinic event in mid-October.
- You will receive an email with more information soon.
- Please note that availability is limited due to the COVID-19 safety restrictions.
Below are some important items to remember before you get a flu shot:
- Does the flu shot protect against COVID-19?
- No. The flu shot doesn’t protect against COVID-19. However, the flu vaccine can help reduce your risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death.
- If fewer people get the flu, care teams can focus their time and resources on providing COVID-19 patients with the care they need. During 2018-19 flu vaccination prevented an estimated 58,000 flu-related hospitalizations.
- Should a flu vaccine be given to someone with suspected of confirmed COVID-19?
- No. If you tested positive for COVID-19, or believe you might have it, it’s best to wait before getting a flu shot. This will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to anyone in the flu shot location, including other patients and healthcare teams.
Be well! Questions? Contact Aga Luptak (aluptak@georgefox.edu).