From October 1 to December 31, Kaiser Permanente members can also get a flu shot at no additional cost from multiple retail locations, including Walgreens, CVS Health, and Walmart. Visit for a full list of retail locations and to learn more.

Do you need an appointment to get a flu shot at Kaiser Permanente?

Flu shots are now available at many Kaiser Permanente locations near you. We’ve taken steps to make your visit easy and convenient — so you can feel good about protecting yourself and your loved ones. Flu shots are available — no appointment needed.

How do I get a flu shot at Kaiser?

Walk-in flu shots are available September 1. For more information, call our flu hotline at 1-866-706-6358. If you’re planning on getting your flu shot at one of our flu shot locations, please bring your photo ID, member ID card, and wear a mask. Find flu shot locations, dates, and hours.

Does CVS take Kaiser prescriptions?

Regardless of where you get care, you can fill covered prescriptions at any Kaiser Permanente pharmacy. MedImpact pharmacies include Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Kroger, Safeway, and Costco, plus hundreds of independent pharmacies nationwide.

Is Kaiser a Medicare?

Kaiser Permanente is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Kaiser Permanente depends on contract renewal. Every year, Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-star rating system.

Is Kaiser Oakland giving flu shots?

Kaiser Permanente offers appointments easy ways for you to get a flu shot: Outside retail pharmacies – Between October 1 and March 31, 2022 you can receive a flu shot at participating retailers at no additional cost. Visit to learn more.

Is flu shot free?

Free flu shots through clinics, community organizations, and public health departments. Many health departments and free clinics offer low-cost or free flu shots across the U.S. Here are a few examples: Most colleges offer free flu shots for their students. Check on your school’s website to confirm.

What is INFS vaccine?

FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and type B viruses contained in the vaccine. FLUARIX QUADRIVALENT is approved for use in persons aged 6 months and older.

Can I get a flu shot if I have a cold?

You can still get the flu vaccine if you have a mild illness, such as a cold or sinus infection. People who have a fever or a moderate or severe illness may need to delay vaccination until they’ve recovered. If you’re sick and are unsure if you should receive a flu shot, talk to your doctor about your symptoms.

How long does a flu shot last?

Flu vaccine immunity — meaning immune system protection — doesn’t last long. After about 6 months, your immunity starts to fade. This falling level of protection (from a lessening amount of antibodies), combined with ever-mutating flu viruses, means it’s important to be vaccinated for the flu every year.

When does flu season start?

Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, although significant activity can last as late as May. The figure below shows peak flu activity in the United States by month for the 1982-1983 through 2019-2020 flu seasons.

Where can I get a flu shot in Kaiser Oakland?

OAKLAND MEDICAL CENTER
Broadway Medical Office Building, 3701 Broadway, Oakland. Lower Level Conference Rooms A, B, C.Fabiola Medical Office Building, 3801 Howe Street, Oakland. 3rd Floor Lobby.

Where does the word Kaiser come from?

German: from Middle High German keiser ’emperor’, from the Latin imperial title Caesar. This was the title borne by Holy Roman Emperors from Otto I (962) to Francis II (who relinquished the title in 1806). Later, it was borne by the monarch of Bismarck’s united Germany (1871–1918).

Can I use GoodRx if I have Kaiser insurance?

Keep in mind that you cannot use GoodRx and insurance at the same time. However, you can use GoodRx instead of insurance or government-funded programs, such as Medicare or Medicaid, to pay for your prescription medications. GoodRx is not insurance.

Can I transfer my Kaiser prescription to Walmart?

You can transfer prescriptions to Walmart for yourself and family members through your online Pharmacy: Enter the prescription holder’s name and date of birth and up to seven prescriptions from a different pharmacy. For additional transfers from different people or pharmacies please create another order. Click Continue

How do I refill my Kaiser prescription?

Online. Visit or sign on to the Kaiser Permanente app to order your prescription refills online. By phone. Call the pharmacy refill phone number highlighted on your prescription label. By mail. If you are registered on kp.org you can refill your prescriptions by mail, and shipping is free. In person.