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The CDC recommends the annual flu shot for everyone 6 months of age and older due to the changing nature of influenza strains and the need for yearly immune system reinforcement.
SingleCare offers a free prescription card that helps reduce the out-of-pocket costs of flu shots for insured, uninsured, or Medicare individuals at partner pharmacies like Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS.
Flu vaccines are updated yearly to match circulating strains and come in various forms, including injections and nasal sprays, with specific recommendations for different age groups and health conditions.
Despite the flu shot not being a 100% guarantee against the flu, it significantly reduces the chances of catching it by 40%-60% and lessens symptom severity and the risk of complications.
If you’ve ever been hit with the flu, you know the threat of flu season is not to be taken lightly. An estimated 39 to 56 million Americans were affected during the 2019-2020 flu season, according to the CDC. Furthermore, there were more than 24,000 flu-related deaths. The flu is not just a common sickness, but a draining one. Flu symptoms include feeling tired, feverish, coughing, and more. Plus for very young children, the elderly, and pregnant women, and individuals with chronic illnesses it can be life-threatening.
Luckily, there’s a way to protect yourself: the flu shot. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months of age or older with no contraindications should receive the vaccination each year. The reason you need a flu shot each year is because the flu virus, influenza, is not the same from year to year. The vaccine is updated every year to match the strains circulating that season. Additionally, the CDC recommends a yearly vaccine because your immune system needs increased protection against the virus annually.
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However, many people refrain from getting the flu vaccine because of the cost. SingleCare helps to change that. Whether you are insured with a high deductible, uninsured, or on Medicare, SingleCare can help offset the out-of-pocket costs of the vaccine.
SingleCare is a free prescription card that is available to anyone in the U.S. and can help you save money on both prescriptions and vaccines. SingleCare’s flu shot coupons can be used at any of our partner pharmacies such as Walgreens, Walmart, and CVS.
Best of all, the card is incredibly easy to use: Simply search for your prescription (or flu vaccine!) before visiting the pharmacy or ask your pharmacist to process your card or app at the counter. While an injection (such as Fluzone or Flublok) is the most common, there is also a nasal spray (FluMist), which people between 2 to 49 years of age can receive. Some flu vaccines are trivalent, meaning they offer protection from three strains of influenza. Others are quadrivalent, meaning they offer protection from four influenza strains. For people ages 65 and older, physicians recommend a high-dose vaccine, which has four times the protection of other vaccines.
We are able to provide low, consistent pricing due to our exclusive pharmacy partnerships, so your flu shot discounts will vary depending on the flu shot you receive and the pharmacy.
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The flu shot does not guarantee you won’t get the flu, but it has been shown to lessen your chances of catching the flu by 40%-60%. And, if you do get sick, it reduces your symptom severity and your chances of developing flu-related complications. Use SingleCare to save on the flu vaccine today and experience a healthier fall.