Facts about Flu

Flu season typically begins as early as October and continues as late as May. A flu shot is recommended for anyone six months or older, flu shots are available at a competitive rate or FREE with most insurances. 

Getting the vaccine not only protects you but also protects those around you who may be more vulnerable to the virus, such as children and the elderly. Flu shots for children and high-dose shots for those over 65 are available during routine Primary Care check-ups as well as at Urgent Care locations.

There are two important things to keep in mind: Getting a flu vaccination to help prevent the flu and where to go for care if you think you have the flu.

If you’re experiencing flu-like symptoms, you have several convenient care options:

• Schedule a virtual visit through MySparrow
  • For RSV/FLU/COVID-19, You can receive treatment for RSV/FLU/COVID from the comfort of your home or anywhere with an On-Demand Video Visit. After an On-Demand Video Visit, the provider can send the patient to the Sparrow Drive Thru Lab or one of our regional hospital lab partners for fast, efficient testing. After testing, patients can head home and relax while our On-Demand providers review the results. After the test has resulted in MySparrow, the On-Demand provider will follow-up regarding your results and start treatment immediately, if needed. Results for RSV/FLU/COVID-19 will be available in MySparrow quickly, and the On-Demand provider will then send a link to reconnect to your Video Visit to review the results at that time.
    
    This seamless, fully virtual experience delivers fast results, personalized care, and treatment without delay — all designed to keep patients healthy, comfortable, and connected.
• Contact your primary care provider
• Visit a UM Health-Sparrow Urgent Care