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Walgreens can vaccinate everyone 3+. The flu shot is especially important for adults 65+, those with certain medical conditions or those at a higher risk of developing serious complications from flu. We have CDC recommended flu shots for adults 65+.
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It’s very important for older adults to get vaccinated against the flu every year. Learn about flu shot options for seniors at Walgreens.
People 65 years and older should get a flu shot, not a nasal spray vaccine. There are several different flu shots available to older adults. These include standard-dose flu shots and two flu vaccines designed specifically for people 65 years and older.
Some people, such as people over age 65, young children, and those with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year with a flu shot.
People who are 65 years and older have additional options. Older adults have the option of receiving either a high-dose or adjuvanted flu vaccine. These flu shots are specifically formulated for seniors and, in past studies, have demonstrated better protection against the flu in people 65 and older. How does the flu vaccine work?
DEERFIELD, Ill., August 15, 2022 - Walgreens is now offering flu shots for anyone aged 3 years and up at nearly 9,000 store locations nationwide to help reduce the spread of vaccine-preventable illnesses in communities.
Specific flu shots for people 65 years and older. CDC and ACIP preferentially recommend the use of higher dose flu vaccines (high-dose inactivated and recombinant) or adjuvanted inactivated flu vaccine over standard-dose unadjuvanted flu vaccines for people 65 years and older.
The three flu vaccines preferentially recommended for seniors are the high-dose Fluzone and Flublok and an adjuvanted flu vaccine Fluad. Studies show these more powerful vaccines enhance seniors' immunity and decrease flu-related hospitalizations and deaths, compared to standard flu shots.
The CDC recommends everyone over the age of 6 months receives a flu shot—Walgreens pharmacies can provide flu immunizations for anyone over the age of 4 and age restrictions vary based on state regulations. The flu shot is free, no cost to the patient, with most insurance 6.