It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot!
Dec. 30, 2025 Update: Please note we’re out of stock on flu vaccines for the 2025-2026 winter season. Please check back in for 2026-2027 availability!
It’s that time of year again, folks: flu season. And you know what that means… It’s time to get your flu shot! Now is the ideal time to get yours, as immunity takes about two weeks to build, and flu season can peak as early as October—though it’s typically at its worst December to February. The best part about getting your flu shot at 501 Pharmacy? No appointment is required! We are now accepting walk-ins for patients 12 years and older. Read on to learn why it’s important to get your flu shot this year.
Why You Should Get a Flu Shot
Getting the shot each year is the best way to protect yourself and others from seasonal influenza, a contagious respiratory illness. The virus changes every year, and so getting the shot each flu season is necessary to prevent infection. In fact, according to the CDC, the flu shot prevents millions of flu illnesses each year. Even if you do get the flu after vaccination, symptoms are usually milder, and it lowers the chances of hospitalization, ICU admission, and even death from flu-related complications.
Getting the flu shot also reduces the spread of the virus to people who are more vulnerable, like infants, elderly adults, and those who are pregnant or have chronic conditions. This is especially important for community immunity.
Common Misconceptions
Rumor has it that the flu shot can give you the flu, which is completely false. The flu shot contains an inactivated virus, a single protein, or a lab-made version—none of which can cause infection. It’s true that you may feel a bit achy or have a low-grade fever afterward, but that’s just your immune system responding, not the flu itself.
You may also think that if you’re a healthy individual who doesn’t get sick very often you don’t need to get the flu shot, but even healthy people can catch and spread the flu to others without realizing it. And, again, flu vaccination isn’t just about you—it’s about protecting your community.
Get Your Flu Shot at 501 Pharmacy
Now’s the time to protect yourself and others this season by getting the flu shot at 501 Pharmacy! Walk-ins are welcome for those 12 years and older—so be sure to stop by soon and get yours! Want to make an appointment just in case? Click the button below to schedule.