It's no coincidence that flu season spans almost the entire school year, from October until April or May. However, even though the flu does affect young children, it is adults aged 50 years and older who are primarily affected by the disease.
If you choose to vaccinate against the flu, the best months of the year to do so are October and November.
It's also important to note that the flu vaccine is also available in a nasal spray form called FluMist.
Where Can I Get A Flu Shot?
While your primary care physician should always be your first phone call for the flu shot there are places all over Charlotte that offer flu shot clinics, or designated times in which they provide flu shots. To find one of these clinics visit the Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence's Flu Clinic Finder.Minute Clinics
Charlotte area Minute Clinics also provide flu shots to anyone who walks in asking for one. Minute Clinics are located inside CVS Pharmacies.
Walgreens In-Store Flu Vaccination Program Charlotte area Walgreens also offer an In-Store Flu Vaccination Program where visitors will receive flu shots on specified dates by calling your store to schedule an appointment.
CMC-Express
CMC (Carolinas Medical Center) has an express facility located inside the Harris Teeter in Matthews at 1811 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews, NC 28105. This facility operates in much the same manner as a minute clinic and provides many of the same services including flu shots.
Mecklenburg County Health Department
The Mecklenburg County Health Department provides flu shots by appointment from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at both the Southeast Campus (249 Billingsley Rd.) and the Northwest Campus (2845 Beatties Ford Road). To make an appointment, call 704-336-6500. For the county's Flu Information Hotline call 704-366-4667.
