How To Get Your Flu Vaccine

Intermountain flu clinics

Click the link below to find an Intermountain flu clinic location near you. Some locations accept walk-ins and call-ahead options, while others may require an appointment.

Doctor appointments

Call your primary care physician’s office to schedule a flu vaccine appointment. If you already have an upcoming visit with your doctor, you may receive your flu vaccine then.

Pharmacy or health department

Call or visit your local pharmacy or health department to get your flu vaccine.

The flu vaccine is recommended for those 6 months and older. Annual flu vaccines are covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare Part B and D and Medicaid. Check with your insurance provider for any restrictions that may apply.

How are the flu and COVID-19 spread?

GermWatch works with the organizations and clinicians throughout Utah to monitor and manage illness in our communities.

The flu can spread from person-to-person, between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). The flu spreads mainly by droplets in the air made when people with the illness cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets can be breathed into the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or inhaled into the lungs.

It may be possible that a person can get infected by physical human contact (e.g. shaking hands) or by touching a surface or object that has virus on it and then touching his or her own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes.

The flu virus may be spread to others by people before they begin showing symptoms, by people with very mild symptoms or by people who never develop symptoms (asymptomatic) as well as those who are ill (symptomatic).

Symptom Comparison Table

It is important to remember that antibiotics won’t help any viral infections. Usually, the infections just need to run their course, so it’s best to just wait and watch. If your viral symptoms get better, and then days later suddenly get worse, you should contact your healthcare provider who can evaluate whether you may have a bacterial infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer

Annual flu vaccines are covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare Parts B and D as well as Medicaid.

Please check with your insurance provider for questions about your medical benefits coverage.