Flu

Influenza (Flu) 

The 2020-2021 flu season is upon us, and it’s time to proactively keep its effects to a minimum while and at the same time investing team efforts to combat COVID-19.

There are many similarities between influenza (flu) and COVID-19. Both are contagious respiratory illnesses that can lead to severe illness for many. However, a vaccine is available for the influenza (flu) virus. Watch this video.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends the influenza (flu) vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. To best protect yourself and others, please consider getting an influenza (flu) vaccine this season. Immunizations are considered preventative services and are covered by most health insurance companies with no out of pocket expenses to pay.  

For more information about influenza (flu) and COVID-19, or to view the 2019-2020 U.S. flu season estimates visit the Centers for Disease Control website.

Where can I get vaccinated?

Many places in the Louisville community are at your service to provide the flu vaccine:

• Your healthcare provider
• Family Health Centers
• Park DuValle Community Health Center
• Shawnee Christian Health Center
• Smoketown Family Wellness Center
• Hope Wellness Center
• Walgreens
  • Pharmacists available to conduct flu vaccinations at off-site clinics
    • Contact your nearest local Walgreens for assistance in setting up an off-site clinic.
    • Must have a minimum of 25 immunizations set for site to initiate.
• CVS 
  • Bilingual pharmacy staff available at many Louisville area locations
  • Pharmacists available to visit off-site locations to conduct flu clinics
  • Call (502) -780-3505 for assistance in setting up an off-site clinic.
• Meijer
• Walmart
• Kroger Pharmacy 
  • Pharmacists available to conduct flu vaccinations at off-site clinics
    • Call (502)-423-4113 for assistance in setting up an off-site clinic.
• Public Health & Wellness Dixie Health Center, by appointment only, Monday - Friday. Call 574-5380. Vaccinations available for anyone 6 months amd older. We take private insurance and Medicaid and we will not turn anyone away due to inability to pay at the time of appointment.

Click here to see our most recent flu activity.

Click here to see last season's flu activity.

2018-2019 flu activity.