Flu Vaccines are now available!

Higher flu incidence is expected this year

While the past two flu seasons have been tamed by the efforts to slow Covid, Australia is in the midst of a severe flu season, which can often portend what the U.S. season will look like. The Australian flu season, which typically runs May through September, has already exceeded its five-year average, particularly affecting children under age 5, according to a recent report. This year we expect a worse flu season due to this and also the fact that no one is masking as they have been over the previous 2 years.

The best time to obtain a flu vaccine is mid-October, ideally prior to the end of October. However, it is better to get it early than not at all, so if timing doesn't work for October, get it now. 

A reminder that a flu shot doesn't protect people against getting infected with COVID-19 and getting vaccinated for COVID-19 doesn't protect people against getting the flu which is caused by a different virus, the influenza virus. Currently, a combination vaccine against influenza and COVID-19 is not available, so it's best to have both vaccines to have protection against both diseases. A combination vaccine may become available later this year.

All our vaccines are single dose and preservative free. We have regular (6months+) and high dose (for those over 65) vaccines and also intranasal spray vaccines- "Flumist" (ages 2-49 without any contraindications - great for kids or those who are needle phobic!).

Yes, It is safe to get the flu vaccine the same time as your COVID-19 booster

Call 212-343-2222 to make a flu vaccine appointment now