Flu Shot at South Tampa’s Family Urgent Care

We generally recommend that everyone aged 6 months and older receive a yearly flu shot. The Florida Department of Health recommends you get vaccinated for influenza by the end of October.

“The flu virus may not stop you from getting the flu but it can dramatically make the experience much easier. By getting the flu shot in advance, the body is primed and ready to fight the virus if it happens to show up.”

About A+ Family Urgent Care

We are South Tampa’s Newest Family Urgent Care where we are open 7 days a week and no appointment is needed. Urgent care is medical care for all your non-life threatening ailments. Do you have cold, broken arm, or need a flu shot? Then you need urgent care. We are here for all of your Family’s Medical Needs. We do not replace your regular doctor, we help when they are unavailable.

What is the flu shot? 

The flu shot (or vaccine) is an inactivated version of the flu virus. In simple terms, think about the flu as a virus and the flu shot as a copy of the virus that has been switched off so that it can’t cause any harm. By giving the body this inactivated version of the flu, it is able to get ready to fight the real thing if it comes along.

Who should get the flu shot?

We generally recommend that everyone aged 6 months and older receive a yearly flu shot. However, individuals in the following categories are at greater risk of suffering from serious, life threatening complications of the flu virus if they don’t receive a flu shot.

• People over the age of 65
• Those with a chronic health condition, such as diabetes, asthma, or heart disease
• Those with a weakened immune system
• Healthcare workers who may be exposed to many people who are sick
• Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding