Patients can schedule a standalone flu shot visit or add one to any ZOOM+Care exam. With COVID-19 cases down in the Pacific Northwest, now is an ideal time to get vaccinated for this year's flu season.įlu shots at ZOOM+Care are free under most insurance plans and cost $35 for uninsured patients. ZOOM+Care is starting early to get ahead of the curve with flu shots. They offer a safe and effective way to get vaccinated quickly. ZOOM+Care's flu shot visits don't require waiting in line or in a lobby full of people. Starting Thursday, August 27 patients can schedule a five-minute flu shot with ZOOM+Care at convenient neighborhood locations using its website, or through its iOS/Android apps. "That makes this year's vaccine especially important in ensuring the safety and well-being of ourselves, our families, and at-risk community members." We also don't know what co-infection with both viruses would look like, and it's possible," he added.
With hospitals already struggling to accommodate COVID-19 patients, they may not be able to manage the additional influx of those suffering from the flu. "Both COVID-19 and the flu are respiratory viruses, meaning they require similar supplies and equipment to treat. With the coronavirus not yet under control, two potentially deadly viruses could collide this fall," said Erik Vanderlip, ZOOM+Care's Chief Medical Officer. "While the flu virus is notoriously unpredictable, influenza activity usually starts to increase in October. However, due to the coronavirus, health officials are emphasizing the critical role they'll play this year in safeguarding public health in the midst of a global pandemic. Annual flu vaccinations are important every year. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - ZOOM+Care, the Pacific Northwest-based innovator and creator of on-demand healthcare, is launching its 2020-21 flu vaccination service starting on Thursday, August 27.
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