The optimal time to get the flu shot has come and gone this season. However, it’s not too late. There are still places in Tucson to receive the vaccine, and doctors recommend it.
Flu season in Arizona begins in October and ends in March. Typically, October and November are the best months to get the vaccine, but since Arizona is in mid-season, the shot would still be effective.
The flu vaccine is available at any public health office, one of them being the Walter C. Rogers Clinic (South Office), 175 W. Irvington Rd.
The Rogers Clinic is vaccinating only children, but will vaccinate adults with infants who cannot be vaccinated.
The vaccine at the Rogers Clinic is free for children under the age of 18. However, there is an administration fee of $15 if the child is only receiving a flu shot.
“If the parents couldn’t pay, we would never turn away the children,” said Debbie Webber, nurse manager for the Pima County Health Department. “We would just ask for a donation.”
However, the donation is not required.
Nearby places to find the flu shot:
Any Walgreens with a Take Care Clinic. $29.99 without insurance
Any CVS Pharmacy with a MinuteClinic. $29.95 without insurance
Select Safeway grocery stores with a pharmacy. $28.00 without insurance, and can only be administered to adults
