Protect Yourself From the Flu
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. If vaccinated people become ill from the flu virus, they have more mild symptoms.
We provide flu shots to established Henry Ford patients by appointment only at all Henry Ford primary care and specialty locations annually beginning in September.
The CDC now says it’s safe for people with a history of egg allergies to receive any licensed flu vaccine. Read more here.
Get the flu shot wherever it's convenient
- Schedule a flu shot through your MyChart account. If you don’t have MyChart, sign up today.
- Ask for a flu shot during an appointment with your primary care or specialty doctor
- Retail pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, Kroger, RiteAid, Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club and Meijer offer flu shots
As of Sept. 12, the COVID-19 vaccine that has been provided since last fall is no longer available. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the updated COVID-19 vaccines that target the current variants on Sept. 11. We expect to have additional details about the new vaccines in October and will announce when COVID boosters will be available. Anyone who has scheduled a COVID-19 vaccine will be contacted.
If you think you have the flu
Most people with the flu do not need medical care, and should stay home to prevent spreading the virus to others. If you get sick with flu symptoms you should:
- Stay home and rest
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Avoid close contact with people in your home
- Drink plenty of water and other liquids to prevent dehydration
- Call your primary care doctor if you are very sick
- If you are not sure if your symptoms are flu or COVID-19 call your primary care doctor or complete our assessment tool for next steps
The flu is a virus, so antibiotics will not effectively treat flu symptoms. The best way to prevent spreading the flu is to stay home if you are sick.
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