Flu Shots in Waterbury, CT

If you are seeking financially accessible, precise, convenient lab work in the Waterbury area, DOCS Urgent Care of Waterbury (Frost) is an excellent choice. Our talented staff can test for a huge variety of medical conditions at our DOCS Urgent Care of Waterbury (Frost) location. We offer everything from full lab panels to lab cultures, pregnancy testing, STD testing, hepatitis testing, drug screens, DNA testing, and breast cancer screens.

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DOCS URGENT CARE – WATERBURY

ADDRESS
506 Frost Road
Waterbury, CT 06705

PHONE
(203) 437-8368

FAX
(203) 805-4316

HOURS
WEEKDAYS : 8AM-8PM
WEEKENDS : 8AM-1PM

What to Know About Flu Vaccinations

WHY VACCINATE AGAINST THE FLU?

The flu, aka influenza, is a serious viral respiratory disease comprised of various viruses. It strikes millions of people every year. It sends more than several hundred thousand to the hospital, with tens of thousands passing away from the complications brought on by the flu. It is definitely likely to contract any version of flu strain during the year but people are more prone to catch the flu when it spreads more rapidly.

For the U.S., the flu becomes more prevalent from October through May. Healthy people do contract the flu but usually feel better within about a week. However, when the young, elderly, or those with certain medical conditions contract the flu, it can be severe and even life threatening. The most reliable prevention tactic is to get your annual flu shot, which you can obtain in our Waterbury, CT Urgent Care Clinic any day of the week.

WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED?

Since 2010, the CDC recommends that healthy individuals who are at least six months old should be given the flu shot prior to the start of flu season. Our healthcare specialists can give you the protection you need to be prepared for flu season at our Waterbury, CT Urgent Care Clinic. As stated by the CDC, this seasonal vaccine is your best means of protecting against contracting and spreading the flu to others around you.

There is a record of individuals in the states being given the flu shot safely for nearly 50 years. Extensive research studies prove the overall safety of giving healthy people the flu vaccination. It’s especially important for those individuals who are at a much higher risk of developing complications related to the flu.

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?

Antibodies start growing around two weeks after the initial vaccination. The typical flu vaccination injection contains an inactivated strain of the flu virus. Traditional flu vaccinations, or trivalent vaccinations, build up antibodies against these viruses: influenza A (H1N1) virus, influenza A (H3N2) virus, and influenza B virus.

In our Waterbury, CT office, you can also choose to receive the quadrivalent vaccination that protects against four flu viruses. It protects against the same as the trivalent shot and another influenza B virus. If you have an egg allergy, you can get the recombinant influenza vaccine that is 100% egg-free. The nasal spray flu vaccine is the only vaccination made with live, attenuated (weakened) strains of the flu virus.

The flu shot will help protect you and your family from the flu. It’s proven to be your number one preventative against the flu. There are many flu vaccination choices, so talk with a doctor at our Urgent Care clinic in Waterbury, CT today.

Care When You Need It in Waterbury

DOCS Urgent Care of Waterbury at Frost Road is 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 give the highest quality care to our patients while providing affordable care.

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