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It's Flu Season Again! Get the protection you need with a personal touch at The Shot Nurse

There is a convenient way for you to stay healthy this year. The Shot Nurse provides flu vaccinations in both traditional shot form and the very popular intra-nasal mist. Seasonal Flu Vaccine is available at all Memphis locations. Flu Shots are $25 - Flu Mist is $30*. With extended office hours until 6pm during the fall, it’s never a problem to get protected from the flu at The Shot Nurse!

* $25 Administration fee - discounts given on individual and group basis.

The 2011-2012 FLU VACCINE IS NOW AVAILABLE

The CDC advises Universal Annual Flu Vaccination for EVERYONE over 6 months.

* The Shot Nurse vaccinates children 3yr & up

* Car-Side Service for persons with decreased mobility


The H1N1-Swine Flu Vaccine is in the 2011-2012 Seasonal Flu Vaccinations. Both the traditional shot and intra-nasal mist already have the H1N1 strain contained in them. There's no need for a separate shot.

For groups of 10 or more, The Shot Nurse Comes to You!

For groups of 10 or more, a registered nurse will visit your facility to administer Influenza vaccinations to anyone who wishes to participate. The company or individuals may pay by cash or check. To pay by credit card, use our online prepay option. Click here to schedule a group appointment at your facility.

Facts to Know about a Flu Shot

  • The FLU SHOT vaccine is a killed virus, which is safe and DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE FLU!
  • People who are allergic to eggs or have a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome should not take the flu vaccine.
  • The vaccine provides immunity for the entire flu season.
  • It takes approximately two weeks to develop immunity after receiving the vaccine.
  • It is recommended that flu shots be administered in the fall for best results.
  • FluMist intra-nasal vaccine is now available. Visit our Flu Mist page for more information about this popular alternative to a traditional flu shot.

    About Influenza

    Influenza is caused by a virus that spreads from one infected person to another by nose or throat. Influenza can cause:

  • Fever
  • Sore Throat
  • Chills
  • Coughing
  • Headache
  • Muscle and body aches

    • Anyone can get influenza. Influenza causes an average of 36,000 deaths each year in the US.

    Who Should Get the Influenza Vaccine?

    All High-Risk Persons, anyone who does not want to get the flu, and school-aged children should get the vaccine. High risks persons include:

  • Anyone 2 - 64 years old with a chronic medical condition such as heart disease, lung disease( especially asthmatics), diabetes or an immunosuppressive disorder.
  • Pregnant Women or women who will be pregnant during flu season
  • All Children 6 months to 18 years old. (The Shot Nurse does not administer influenza vaccine to children under 4 years of age; we recommend getting them at your pediatrician).
  • Anyone 65 years or older.

    CDC Flu Facts
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