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Where to Get a Flu Shot in Royal Oak

Here are the costs and details for getting vaccinations in the area.

It's that time of year again: time to think about getting a flu shot.

“The best way to prevent flu, a respiratory infection that results in over 200,000 hospitalization and 10,000 deaths annually," said Dr. Jeffrey Band, director of Infectious Disease at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, "is receipt of the safe and effective flu vaccine.” 

This year, eight types of flu shots are approved in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a table with details on each of the shots. Always consult your primary health care provider regarding the type of shot and dosage that may work best for you.

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You can arrange to get a flu shot from your regular health care provider or at one of the following locations:

In Oakland County

This fall, the Oakland County Health Division offers seasonal flu shots for $11 for people age 6 months or older at the following locations:

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Pontiac
North Oakland Health Center
1200 N. Telegraph, Building 34 East, Pontiac (map)
Daily beginning Oct. 4
Hours for flu shots are Monday noon-8 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Southfield
South Oakland Health Center
27725 Greenfield Rd., Southfield (map)
Daily beginning Oct. 4
Hours for flu shots are Monday noon-8 p.m. and Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Farmington Hills
Costick Center
28600 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills (map)
Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Troy
Troy Community Center
3179 Livernois, Troy (map/directions)
Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

For more information visit the Oakland County Health Division’s website.

In Royal Oak

Alternatively, here's where you can get a flu shot around town:

5150 Coolidge Hwy. (248) 280-1800 $24.99 30852 Woodward Ave. (248) 549-2628 $31.99 1815 Rochester Rd. (248) 546-6572 $31.99
1026 N. Main St. (248) 546-4620 $27.99
CVS 30900 Woodward Ave. (248) 549-4377 $29.95 525 E. Fourth St. (248) 548-5057 $29.95 209 E. 12 Mile Rd. (248) 548-6180 $29.95

This is the cost, without insurance, for the flu shot. Some pharmacies offer incentives (for example, CVS is offering a $5 CVS gift card to all patients).

 

Note: Pharmacies' supplies of flu shots change frequently so call ahead for up-to-date information.


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