Colorado flu vaccine info

Important

This could be a particularly bad year to get the flu as hospitals could be strained by COVID-19 patients. Getting the flu and COVID-19 together could expose you to extra health problems. By protecting yourself, you can help prevent the spread to others close to you.

Safe

The flu vaccine is the best way to protect against the flu. The vast majority of people who get the flu vaccine have no side effects. Pharmacies, doctors’ offices, and clinics have taken steps to keep you safe when you get vaccines.

Affordable

Medicare, Medicaid, CHP+, and most private health insurers cover the full cost of the flu vaccine; you don’t have to pay anything at health care provider offices and pharmacies that accept your health plan. If you don’t have health coverage, you can still get the flu vaccine for free at certain health care providers.

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Important Flu Facts

The flu vaccine is the best protection against influenza

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Everyone six months or older should get a flu vaccine every year with rare exceptions.

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Colorado reported a 11.1% increase in flu vaccine doses given during the 2020-21 season. That means 220,000 more Coloradans got the flu vaccine compared to the previous year.

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While it’s not certain what will happen, CDC scientists believe it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading this fall and winter.

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Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with some chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart disease are at greater risk from the flu.

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If you haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccine or are eligible for a booster or additional doses, you can get that at the same time as the flu vaccine.

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More Coloradans than ever are remembering to get the flu vaccine

Protect yourself and your loved ones from flu

Important

Safe

Affordable

Find flu vaccine providers near you.

Important Flu Facts

Everyone six months or older should get a flu vaccine every year with rare exceptions.

Colorado reported a 11.1% increase in flu vaccine doses given during the 2020-21 season. That means 220,000 more Coloradans got the flu vaccine compared to the previous year.

While it’s not certain what will happen, CDC scientists believe it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading this fall and winter.

Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with some chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart disease are at greater risk from the flu.

If you haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccine or are eligible for a booster or additional doses, you can get that at the same time as the flu vaccine.

For More Information

More Coloradans than ever are remembering to get the flu vaccine

​Protect yourself and your loved ones from flu

Important

Safe

Affordable

Find flu vaccine providers near you.

Important Flu Facts

Everyone six months or older ​should get a flu vaccine every year​ with rare exceptions.

Colorado reported a 11.1% increase in flu vaccine doses given during the 2020-21 season. That means 220,000 more Coloradans got the flu vaccine compared to the previous year.

While it’s not certain what will happen, CDC scientists believe it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be spreading this fall and winter.

Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with some chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart disease are at ​greater risk from the flu.

If you haven’t received the COVID-19 vaccine or are eligible for a booster or additional doses, you can get that at the same time as the flu vaccine.

For More Information

Protect yourself and your loved ones from flu

Everyone six months or older should get a flu vaccine every year with rare exceptions.

Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with some chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes and heart disease are at greater risk from the flu.