Influenza (flu)

Overview

Influenza is a common viral infection of the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. Vaccination is the best defense against getting the flu. Following is information about flu vaccinations for the public at Mayo Clinic.

Flu vaccinations 2011-2012

Arizona | Florida | Minnesota

Arizona

Seasonal flu shots are available by appointment for registered Mayo Clinic patients from your primary care doctor.

Patients are encouraged to schedule their flu shot ahead of time. Walk-in flu shots are not offered, nor are flu shots for non-registered, non-established patients. The flu vaccination cannot be given at the same time with other vaccinations.

For a listing of other facilities in Scottsdale/Phoenix offering flu shots, contact Community Information and Referral or call 602-263-8856.

Florida

Flu vaccine is now available in the following ways:

• Primary care patients ( Family Medicine and Community Internal Medicine) will be offered the seasonal flu vaccine at their regularly scheduled visits.
• Registered Mayo Clinic patients may receive the seasonal vaccine until the supply is depleted. Patients should check in on the 4th floor of the Davis Building between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to see if they can be accommodated in the Allergy Clinic.

To check availability of the vaccine prior to your clinic visit, call the Flu Vaccine Information Hotline at 904-953-0301. This line will be updated when the vaccine supply status changes.

Minnesota

Influenza vaccinations can be scheduled with your primary care provider. Appointments are available weekdays and some evenings depending on location. Saturday appointments are available at the Mayo Family Clinic Kasson and Mayo Family Clinic Northeast.

Read more about influenza.