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Where To Get Flu Shots In New Orleans

Flu season is upon us in New Orleans and elsewhere. You don’t have to go unprotected. There are several local retail pharmacies that are accepting walk-in and appointment immunizations.

Where Can I Get a Free Flu Shot In New Orleans?

For convenience and personalized service, the best place to get your free flu shot in New Orleans is at your doctor’s office, local clinic or other health care provider. Here are some resources to help you find flu immunizations near you.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that people 6 months old and older receive a flu shot annually.

It’s good to get a flu shot early in the autumn. It  takes about two weeks after the shot before your body is fully immunized.

These New Orleans Pharmacies Have Flu Shots

Do You Need a Flu Shot Every Year?

The flu shot lasts for several months, but after a while, it’s effects start to wane in the body. Also, different strains of influenza circulate annually. That’s why, U.S. health officials recommend that you be immunized once a year.

Last Word

Don’t get caught into thinking that you can only get the flu vaccine at a select few places. You can actually get the flu shot at several places, including your local health department, vaccination clinics, doctors’ offices, retail pharmacies, and some schools and workplaces. 
Find vaccine programs near you at this government site.

Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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