Where can I get a flu shot?

September 20, 2009 by admin

Contact your local health department or ask your regular doctor or provider about places that might be offering flu shots. You can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to get the phone number for your state health department. You can also find the number to your state health department by visiting the Helpful Contacts section of Medicare's website. Once in the Helpful Contacts section, simply click on "Organization", and then select "State Health Departments" and your state from the drop down boxes. Once you have done this, press the "View Results" button at the bottom of the page, which will take you to the number to your state health department. State health departments throughout the United States are trying to make sure that as many high-risk people as possible will eventually be able to get the flu shot. If you can't find a place that is offering flu shots now, keep trying. Some flu shot clinics and doctors' offices might get a supply later. You may also be able to find a flu shot by using the Flu Shot Locator on the website for the American Lung Association.