athena1277 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I plan on getting my kids the seasonal flu shot like normal this year, but as we are no longer with the military, i have no idea where the best place to get them is. Can they even give shots to kids at those flu clinics at stores? Is there a reason it is better to get it from their doctor? BTW, they cannot get the nasal vaccine, it must be the injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I think they're usually about $20 at drug stores and supermarkets, but we go to our respective doctors to get them (I think that under a certain age the stores won't give shots to kids). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radish4ever Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Stores or the health department :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 DH and I got flu shots about three years ago at a supermarket - but (the kids were still getting flu shots at that time), theirs had to be done at the doctor's office -- I don't think a store or CVS-type place will do children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Some of the drug stores will do them with a doctor's prescription. If you call your doctor's office they may be willing to call in a prescription to the pharmacy. I'd try the county health department first. They often offer free or reduced cost vaccines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 This may sound ignorant, but i really don't know - can anyone go to the health dept, or is that only for people who are poor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomLovesClassics Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 This may sound ignorant, but i really don't know - can anyone go to the health dept, or is that only for people who are poor? Anyone can go to our health department. Usually there is a small fee depending on the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Most stores won't do kids that young. If they have a doctor, ask how much it is there. I know we charge the same amount as most of the stores. Also, if you are in Virginia and do not have insurance there is a program called VFC (Vaccines for Children) that means all vaccines are free for kids. This includes the flu shot. The doctor could then give them the shots free if they participate with VFC. Most pediatricians do and I would imagine family docs who see a lot of kids do as well. Most doctors will not also charge a fee for that visit. (Other states may also have the same program, I just only know Virginia.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in FL Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Walgreens would do them. Most of the walgreens around here have added a clinic over the last year. With the clinic, they have a doctor there that would give them to children. Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2GirlsTX Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I know that there are clinics in many local public schools and even if you are a homeschooler, depending on your state, you can have them vaccinated there. We have several local privately owned Pharmacies that offer flu vaccines, and I take my children their versus our pediatrician because my children love the pharmacist and say his shots don't hurt as bad as the pediatrician. The local Pharmacy (not a big chain one) charges $20 a shot.... I would call your local health dept and some of your local non chain pharmacies and see .... My children started getting flu shots at the pharmacist when they were 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'd try the county health department first. They often offer free or reduced cost vaccines. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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