Where can I get a flu shot in MA?
Where can I get a flu shot in MA?
If you have medical coverage, your flu shot will be available at no cost* when you get it at one of these approved providers:
- Your in-network Primary Care Provider.
- Limited Service Clinics (such as MinuteClinic®´´ at CVS®´´)
- Urgent Care Centers.
- Community Health Centers.
When should I get my flu shot in Massachusetts?
September and October are considered the best months to receive the flu vaccine. Flu vaccination has been shown to have important benefits, officials said. It can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths.
Is flu shot free in Massachusetts?
It is paid for by health insurance, which in Massachusetts covers 98 percent of the population. Currently, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) supplies free flu vaccines to local health departments to vaccinate those who do not have insurance.
How long is flu season in Massachusetts?
Each week throughout flu season (October-May) the Department publishes a Weekly Flu Report which indicates the impact of flu-like illness in Massachusetts. If you have additional questions about influenza activity or trends, please call (617) 983-6800 to speak with an epidemiologist.
When does flu season start?
The exact timing and duration of flu seasons varies, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October. Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, although significant activity can last as late as May.
Who is better Pfizer or Moderna?
Previous randomized trials found that the Pfizer vaccine was 95% effective and the Moderna vaccine 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 infection, and similar levels of protection were found in real-world use. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more on COVID-19 vaccines.
How long is flu contagious?
Period of Contagiousness People with flu are most contagious in the first 3-4 days after their illness begins. Some otherwise healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick.
How long does flu last?
Symptoms usually appear from one to four days after exposure to the virus, and they last five to seven days. For people who’ve had a flu shot, the symptoms may last a shorter amount of time, or be less severe. For other people, the symptoms may last longer. Even when symptoms resolve, you may continue to feel fatigued.
Is Pfizer or Moderna safer?
Previous randomized trials found that the Pfizer vaccine was 95% effective and the Moderna vaccine 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 infection, and similar levels of protection were found in real-world use.
