Skip the fever, cough and runny nose this season, it’s time for your annual flu shot!
What’s New?
According to the CDC, all influenza vaccines for the 2022-2023 season are quadrivalent vaccines. This means that they protect against four different flu viruses which include two influenza A viruses as well as two influenza B viruses.
Additionally, there are many options to choose which flu vaccine you would like and how you you would like to get your vaccine:
| Egg-Based Vaccines | Egg-Free Vaccines |
| Standard Dose Flu Shot – 6 months and older | Cell Based Flu Shot – 6 months and older |
| High Dose Flu Shot – 65 years and older | Recombinant Flu Shot – 18 years and older |
| Adjuvant Flu Shot – 65 years and older | |
| Nasal Spray Vaccine – 2 through 49 years old |
For more information on the type of vaccines and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/flushot.htm
To schedule an appointment to receive your flu shot at UCR Health, click here or give us a call at 1-844-827-8000.
About UCR Health
UCR Health is comprised of a team of physicians, specialists and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving people’s health. With five medical offices located throughout Inland Empire and Coachella Valley, UCR Health is growing to meet the healthcare needs of the region, bringing innovative, culturally sensitive medical care to the community. Established alongside the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, UCR Health’s patient-centered primary care and specialty services deliver university-based healthcare excellence and innovation to all communities.