Get a Flu Vaccine to Protect Yourself Against the Flu
It’s important to get a flu vaccination to protect yourself as the flu season begins. Your body typically takes up to two weeks to develop an immune response from a vaccine, so getting vaccinated early is the safest way to prevent the flu.
Protect Yourself and Your Community
“There is a real community need to be unified with flu vaccination as the flu carries a considerable risk of serious illness,” said Cameron Wolfe, MD, an infectious diseases specialist with Duke Health. “Hospitals and clinics get surges in patient volume every winter because of the flu, and the threat of strain on hospitals and clinics because of the flu.”
Schedule Your Flu Vaccination at Duke Today
If you are a current Duke patient, please log in to My Duke Health to schedule your flu appointment.
If you are not a current Duke patient or are new to Duke and do not have a MyChart account, please use this link to schedule your flu vaccine appointment.
COVID Vaccine Information
Appointments for COVID vaccines can be made at Duke clinics for children and adults, ages 6 months - 64 years old who have at least one medical condition or other factor that places them at high risk for a severe outcome. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact your provider.
Who Should Get a Flu Vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Duke medical experts recommend flu vaccination for everyone six months of age and up. Certain populations are more vulnerable -- people over 65, young children, those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma, or illnesses that lower immunity. If you have a chronic disease or immune condition, talk with your doctors first. There are safe options for people with egg allergies.
For more information, please visit the CDC respiratory illness website.
Other Scheduling Options
If you need to make appointments for multiple family members or have questions about scheduling your flu vaccination, please call 919-385-0430 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You can also call your doctor's office directly to schedule your flu vaccination.
These appointments are for the flu vaccination only. Care for other healthcare needs will not be available.
Getting a Flu Vaccination During Routine Visits
If you have an upcoming annual wellness exam or another visit with a Duke primary care provider scheduled, send a message to your doctor through My Duke Health (previously Duke MyChart) or during check-in to learn if can receive a flu vaccination during that appointment. If you’re accompanying your child to a primary care appointment, you can also ask to see if you can get a vaccination at the same time your child receives one.
Additional Ways to Prevent the Flu
Please consider frequently washing your hands to help prevent the spread of flu and other respiratory diseases.
