Flu Shots

Flu shots are now available!

1. By appointment.

Call (323) 297-0700 for an appointment at any one of our four convenient locations (make locations a link to the “our locations” page)


2. Pre-scheduled on-site clinic.

Call 888-499-7277 to schedule an on-site clinic (for a minimum of 20) at your place of business, church, synagogue, recreational center, civic club, etc.

The 2006/07 flu season is upon us. Influenza is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S., killing approximately 36,000 people per year. Make sure you, your family, your friends and colleagues are protected.

Additional benefit to your business:

A placebo-controlled study of influenza immunization published in the New England Journal of Medicine convincingly showed the value of vaccination in working adults: Those who were immunized reported 43% fewer days of sick leave and reported 44% fewer doctor’s visits due to upper respiratory illness (URI), Immunization reduced the frequency of URI by 25% and the duration of URI by 20%. The net savings from immunization was $4,685 per 100 employees. The vaccinated group also reported 36% fever days of sick leave due to all illnesses.

We are now scheduling on-site clinics for the 2006-2007 flu season. Please call 323-297-0700 or 1-888-499-PASS (7277) to secure your on-site clinic. We will honor pre-books on a first come first serve basis should we experience another delay or shortage in 2006-2007.

We also offer a “voucher program” in which your group can pre-purchase the vaccine for your on-site clinic. Then if someone is unable to attend, they can use their voucher to receive their flu vaccine later at one of our four convenient locations throughout the bay area.

Sorry, Passport Health cannot not accept health insurance and or Medicare reimbursement.
 

What is the flu?

Influenza, commonly called "the flu" is a contagious disease caused by the influenza virus, which infects the nose, throat and lungs. The flu usually comes on suddenly and is not a cold. It may include these symptoms: · Fever · Headache · Dry Cough · Body Aches · Sore Throat · Nasal Congestion · Fatigue (sometimes extreme)

How is the influenza virus passed around?

The flu is spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks, sending the flu virus into the air, and other people inhale the virus. The virus enters the nose, throat, or lungs and begins to multiply, causing symptoms of the flu. Less often, flu may be spread when a person touches a surface that has flu viruses on it - a door handle, for instance - and then touches his or her nose or mouth.

How long is a person with flu virus contagious?

Adults may be contagious from 1 day prior to becoming sick and for 3-7 days after they first develop symptoms. Some children may be contagious for longer than one week.

How serious is the flu?

While some persons who get the flu may recover in 1-2 weeks, some persons may develop life-threatening complications, such as pneumonia. The CDC states persons 65 years and older, persons of any age with chronic medical conditions, and very young children are more likely to get complications from the flu.

Guidelines suggest a Pneumococcal vaccine for anyone over 50 years of age.