I really hate shots, what about the FluMist vaccine?
VNA offers FluMist nasal spray flu vaccine to people ages 2 – 49 who are not pregnant and have no chronic health conditions.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone 6 months and older with any licensed age-appropriate influenza vaccine with no preference expressed for any one vaccine over another.
Can I get the flu from the flu vaccine?
No, this is a myth. Flu vaccines cannot cause flu illness. The virus in the flu vaccine is inactivated (shot) or attenuated (nasal spray), and unable to cause infection. Vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce immune responses that protect against infection. Vaccines allow us to benefit from the natural immunity that comes with infection without having to suffer any severe or fatal consequences of actually getting a vaccine preventable disease.
What types of flu vaccines are available and what are the payment options?
- Quadrivalent Standard flu vaccine: ages 2 and older
- Quadrivalent FluMist® nasal spray vaccine: ages 2 and older, healthy, non-pregnant
- Quadrivalent Recombinant (egg-free) flu vaccine: ages 18 and older
- Quadrivalent High-dose flu vaccine: ages 65 and older
Payment options:
- Cash, Check, Credit Card
- Insurance billing available for Aspire Health Plan, Medicare Plan B.
- Identification and insurance card must be presented at time of service.
- Invoice billing available for corporate groups.
Why does the cost of flu vaccines vary?
VNA Community Services (VNACS) is proud to offer flu vaccine variety to meet the needs of our community. We offer FluMist® for children and adults who meet the requirement, egg-free vaccine for those with severe allergy to eggs, high dose vaccine to protect our seniors and standard quadrivalent vaccine for the whole community. The different vaccines vary in price from the manufacturer and VNA sets prices accordingly. As a non-profit organization, when you choose to get vaccinated by a VNA nurse, our revenue is reinvested in the community to provide wellness and immunization services.
Can I bring my whole family to get a flu vaccine at one of your clinics?
Yes! VNACS Registered Nurses will administer influenza vaccine to adults and children (two years and older with parental/guardian consent).
- Schedule an appointment at our VNA Immunization Clinic at 831-648-3777.
- Check our website for a VNACS Community Clinic near you!
Who should receive the flu vaccine?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends all persons over the age of 6 months who can be vaccinated, should receive a flu vaccine each flu season.
Why do I need another flu vaccine? I got one last flu season!
There are 2 reasons:
- Viruses change, so the flu vaccine from last season may not protect you this flu season.
- The body's immunity to influenza declines over time.
Want to speak with someone in person?
Call 831-648-3777 or email VNAFlu@ccvna.com
Our Flu Coordinator will get back to you within 3 business days.
The CDC and the Monterey County Health Department websites have more information on influenza.
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