Masks are required at all of our facilities | Visitor Restrictions | COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosters Menu search Take the first step We’ll help you find the doctor who’s right for you. Find a Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Services & Treatments Protect Yourself From the Flu Share Primary Care Services & Treatments Protect Yourself From the Flu Blood Pressure Re-Check Clinic Same-Day Services Walk-In Clinic & Urgent Care Centers Chronic Disease Management What to Expect Education & Support Get Care Now Family Medicine Internal Medicine Pediatrics Protect Yourself From the Flu We are providing flu shots to established Henry Ford patients by appointment only at all Henry Ford primary care and specialty locations. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Because COVID-19 and the flu virus will likely both be spreading during fall and winter months, it’s more important now than ever to get a flu shot. A flu vaccine will not prevent the flu or COVID-19. But it will reduce your symptoms of flu if you do get it. Learn more about the Center for Disease Control’s recommendations that it is now safe for people with a history of egg allergy to receive a flu vaccine. No walk-in flu shots offered in 2021-2022 To assure social distancing at all our facilities, we are NOT offering walk-in flu shots at our medical centers this year. Get your flu shot wherever it is most convenient for you. Here are ways for you to get your flu shot now: Ask for a flu shot during an appointment with your primary care or specialty doctor Retail pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, RiteAid, Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Meijer offer flu shots Schedule a flu shot with your Henry Ford primary care doctor through your MyChart account. If you don’t have MyChart, sign up today. COVID-19 complicates flu season We strongly urge that all persons over the age of 6 months get a flu shot to help protect from getting sick with the flu, especially since the COVID-19 virus is still circulating. Some people, such as the elderly, young children, and people with chronic health conditions like lung or heart disease, or diabetes are at high risk of serious flu complications. It takes about two weeks for protection to develop after the flu shot. If you think you have the flu Most people with the flu do not need medical care, and should stay home to prevent spreading the virus to others. If you get sick with flu symptoms you should: Stay home and rest Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer Avoid close contact with people in your home Drink plenty of water and other liquids to prevent dehydration Call your primary care doctor if you are very sick If you are not sure if your symptoms are flu or COVID-19 call your primary care doctor or complete our assessment tool for next steps The flu is a virus, so antibiotics will not effectively treat flu symptoms. The best way to prevent spreading the flu is to stay home if you are sick. When to seek emergency medical care Call us for advice Virtual Care from home Treating Flu Where to get care Practice good health hygiene Take the first step We’ll help you find the doctor who’s right for you. Find a Primary Care Doctor Connect With Us Careers Contact Make a Gift Medical Records Pay Your Bill Volunteer Patients & Visitors Campus Information Cost of Care Classes & Events Maps & Directions Resources Wellness Blog Learn More About Henry Ford Health System Community Health HAP News Privacy & Security Research & Education Clinical Trials For Healthcare Professionals Henry Ford Medical Group Henry Ford Innovations Medical Education Quality & Safety Research Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Youtube Follow us on Linked In © 2021 Henry Ford Health System Communication Access Website Terms of Use English Español বাংলা Deutsch 中文 中文 Français ܐܫܘܪܝܐ Polski Shqip Italiano Tagalog हिदी 한국어 Tiếng Việt 日本語 Русский язык Srpski Македонски اردو Română Consent for Cookie Use We use cookies to improve your web experience. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Read our Internet Privacy Statement to learn what information we collect and how we use it. Accept All Cookies