But along with colder weather comes something much less fun: winter illness.
Yep, flu season is, once again, upon us.
The good news: Getting vaccinated doesnt have to be expensive.
The CDC recommends flu shots annually for everyone 6 months and older.
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If you have health insurance, youll likely be able to get a free flu shot.
But even if you dont have insurance, you could still find affordable and sometimes free options.
Ready to protect yourself from the influenza virus?
Heres where to go for your shot.
Just by showing your insurance card, you could get a free shot.
You dont need to be a member of the warehouse club to use a Costco pharmacy.
Walk-ins are welcome, orclick here to book an appointment online.
Get your flu shot at CVS pharmacy or its Minute Clinic.
Schedule your annual flu vaccination at Hy-Vee and youll receive 20% off per gallon of gas.
The flu shot is available at Hy-Vee pharmacies without a prescription.
To schedule an appointment, contact yourlocal Hy-Vee store.
The grocery chain typically welcomes walk-up flu shot appointments at its in-store pharmacies.
Publix provides free flu shots through most health insurance plans, including Medicare.
The pharmacy chain is offering free flu shots with most insurance plans.
you might get vaccinated as a walk-in patient orschedule an appointment online.
Some Safeway locations are also offering drive-up flu shot clinics.
Stop by aCVS pharmacy at Target walk in or schedule an appointment.
Flu shots are free with most insurance plans.
Get your free flu shot at Walgreens with most insurance plans.
it’s possible for you to either walk in orschedule an appointmentat the pharmacy chain.
Flu shots are also available atSams Club locationswith no Sams Club membership necessary.
Your Workplace
Many employers offer free flu shots to their employees each year.
Most times, all youll need is your student ID.
To see whether your college is offering free flu shots, communicate with the health center.
Community Health Centers
Community-based health centers are available in areas with limited access to affordable health care services.
They provide services regardless of a patients ability to pay and charge for services on a sliding scale.
Just present a valid, government-issued identification andthis form.
Ohio-based contributor Catherine Hiles writes about finance, cars, pet ownership and parenting for The Penny Hoarder.
Deputy editor Tiffany Wendeln Connors contributed.
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