Flu Shots in Bridgeport, CT
DOCS Urgent Care of Bridgeport is the reliable local clinic for safe flu shots at an affordable price. The clinic offers quick and easy walk-in appointments for flu immunizations. Whether flu season is already upon us, or you are simply looking to take preventative measures, visit the Bridgeport Urgent Care Clinic.
The Bridgeport Urgent Care Clinic’s professionally trained staff is run and led by a board-certified physician. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care to our patients, while saving them a costly visit to the emergency room. We also accept a wide variety of insurance plans.
QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE
DOCS URGENT CARE – BRIDGEPORT
ADDRESS
1677 E Main St
Bridgeport CT, 06608
PHONE
475-549-1822
FAX
(203) 612-7931
HOURS
WEEKDAYS : 8AM-8PM
WEEKENDS: 9AM-3PM
What to Know About Flu Vaccinations
WHY VACCINATE AGAINST THE FLU?
Influenza, commonly known as the flu, affects millions of people every year. Hundreds of thousands of people per year are hospitalized with the flu, and tens of thousands die from related issues. The disease spreads rapidly, and even healthy people can spread the disease to individuals susceptible to infection. Although the flu can infect anyone at any time of the year, there are peak times of the year during which the virus circulates at higher levels. Typically, the peak time begins in October and can continue until May. The most effective way to prevent the flu is to get a flu shot vaccination annually. Protect your community; come to the Bridgeport Urgent Care Clinic for your flu shot today.
Who should get vaccinated for flu?
Any individual over 6 months of age should receive a flu vaccine to prevent contracting the flu. In 2010, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices put in place this annual vaccine recommendation, and the suggestion’s importance remains today. It is particularly important that individuals with a higher risk of contracting the flu and its complications receive the vaccine.
Higher Risk Individuals Include :
- Children 5 years and younger
- Adults 65 years and older
- Pregnant women or women up to 2 weeks postpartum
- Individuals living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities
HOW DOES THE FLU VACCINE WORK?
Flu vaccinations work by introducing a weakened form of the virus to your body. The contagion is too weak to actually cause infection, triggering the body to build antibodies that can target the disease specifically. This vaccination leads to future protection; if the flu virus later infects you, your body can successfully fight the disease without you ever developing symptoms.
A seasonal vaccination protects you against the three most common flu strains: Influenza a (H1N1) virus, Influenza A (H3H2) virus, and Influenza B virus. A regular vaccine is your best defense against infection from these strains. The flu shot is a preemptive measure and should be administered before you show symptoms. Visit our Bridgeport clinic to receive your shot today.
The Care You Need, When You Need It in Bridgeport
DOCS Urgent Care of Bridgeport is just one part of the larger DOCS Urgent Care network. A network of professional Urgent Care clinics run by board-certified health care providers. Our goal is to provide the highest quality care to our patients, while saving them as much time and money as possible.
