Flu Vaccines

Vaccination is the best protection against getting the flu. We recommend that all of our patients age 6 months and older receive an annual flu vaccination. Please be sure to check with your insurer for payment and coverage.

We have two types of flu shots available:

• a regular flu shot approved for people ages 6 months and older
• a high-dose flu shot approved for people 65 and older, (gives higher antibody levels, but slightly higher risk of arm soreness)

We also have Flu Mist

• a nasal spray vaccine approved for use in healthy people ages 2 through 49 years of age who are not pregnant.

The best time to receive your flu shot is in late September, October, or November. Please call our office to schedule your appointment at one of our convenient flu clinics.

Consider also getting a Pneumonia vaccine, if you're never had one before and you are a smoker, diabetic, have chronic heart or lung disease, or are over age 65.

Please ask us if you have any questions!

Should I get a flu shot? – patient information from Dr. Gary Sauer