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Flu Shots

A flu shot is one of the fastest things you can do to protect yourself this season, and you shouldn’t have to wait weeks for one. Health Express Urgent Care gives flu shots at walk-in clinics across Northeast Ohio, with no appointment needed, seven days a week.

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Walk-in flu shots in Northeast Ohio

Getting your flu shot every year is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and the people around you, and at Health Express Urgent Care it doesn’t take weeks of scheduling. Our walk-in clinics across Northeast Ohio give flu shots seven days a week, so you can get one before work, after errands or on the weekend.

Our providers answer your questions about side effects and give the shot during the same visit. A flu shot can be added to a sick or injury visit, so you don’t have to make a second trip.

Flu shots this season

The flu vaccine is updated every year to match the strains expected to circulate that season, which is why last year’s shot doesn’t replace this year’s dose.

Protection takes about two to three weeks to build, so it’s best to get vaccinated before flu activity ramps up. Late summer through October is the ideal window, but a flu shot can still help later in the season. Flu most often peaks in December and February, and activity can run into spring.

Feeling sick already?

If you already have flu symptoms such as fever, body aches, cough or chills, a flu shot isn’t the next step. Walk in for a rapid flu test and treatment instead. See our Flu Treatment and Cold and Flu pages.

Is the flu shot covered?

Most insurance plans cover the flu shot with no copay, because vaccines recommended by the CDC’s ACIP are a required preventive benefit under the Affordable Care Act. Bring your insurance card and we’ll verify coverage before the visit. No insurance? Ask our team for the self-pay price before your visit. There are no surprise bills.

Frequently asked questions

No. Flu shots are available as a walk-in at our Northeast Ohio clinics, and you can check in online before you come so we know you’re on your way.

Most insurance plans cover the flu shot with no cost-sharing. Bring your insurance card and we’ll check your benefits before the visit.

Ask our team for the self-pay price before your visit. We give you the price up front, so there are no surprise bills.

Late summer through October is ideal, since protection takes two to three weeks to build and flu usually peaks in December and February. Getting it later in the season can still help.

Yes. A flu shot can be added to any sick or injury visit, so one trip covers both. If you have a fever or flu symptoms, our provider will tell you whether to wait until you’ve recovered.

Flu Shots

Need a flu shot?

Check in online for your flu shot and hold your place in line, call to speak with our clinical team, or get directions and walk in today.