Where can I get the flu shot in New York

The New York flu season is in full swing. The best way to protect yourself, society, and loved ones is to get a flu shot. How and where to do it - it says on the city website.

Influenza is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily, especially in the workplace. Even healthy people can be seriously affected.

A flu shot is the best way to protect yourself, your community, and your loved ones. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine every year.

The city and its unions offer free flu shots to municipal employees and their families. All employees, dependents and retirees eligible for sickness benefits in New York can also get free flu vaccination in New York.

There are three ways to get the flu shot:

• At the clinic in the workplace.
• At participating pharmacies.
• In network medical facilities.

If you want to get a flu shot in the workplace, just find the clinic closest to you on the map located on this site.

You can make an appointment at any open clinic by calling 866-481-4391, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 18 p.m.

As previously wrote ForumDaily New York:

• In New York - massive upsurge in influenza. In the week ending January 11, New York State recorded 11 cases of influenza. This is three times more than in the same period a year earlier.
• Formerly 11 year old new york the boy died after a severe flu outbreakleading to cardiac arrest. And although the teenager was vaccinated, this did not save his life.
• Baby's first flu death this season was recorded in New York in November 2019.
• Also note that healthcare in the US is expensive. So, treatment of a common cold cost an American $ 28 thousand.