Flu Shots: Where To Get Them In Royal Oak

ROYAL OAK, MI — While there isn’t an official start or end to flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend people get vaccinated by the end of October.

The agency also has a special message for younger kids: “Children 6 months through 8 years of age who need 2 doses should receive their first dose as soon as possible after the vaccine becomes available to allow the second dose to be received by the end of October,” according to the CDC’s official page.

Here’s where you can get flu shots around Royal Oak

1. Rite Aid #4492

1026 North Main Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-546-4620 Directions Website Uber
Hours: M - F 900 am - 1000 pm, SAT 900 am - 600 pm, SUN 1000 am - 600 pm

2. CVS/pharmacy
209 E. 12 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073
248-548-6180 Directions Website
Hours: https://www.cvs.com/store-loca...

3. Kroger Pharmacy 01800743
2200 East 12 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-397-1530 Directions
Hours: Sun (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM); Mon (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM); Tue (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM); Wed (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM); Thu (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM); Fri (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM); Sat (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)

4. Walgreens
1815 Rochester Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073 4136
248-546-6572 Directions Website
Hours: Sunday 09:00 (AM)- 09:00 (PM),Monday 08:00 (AM)- 11:00 (PM),Tuesday 08:00 (AM)- 11:00 (PM), Wednesday 08:00 (AM)- 11:00 (PM), Thursday 08:00 (AM)- 11:00 (PM), Friday 08:00 (AM)- 11:00 (PM), Saturday 08:00 (AM)- 11:00 (PM)

5. CVS/pharmacy
525 East 4th Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-548-5057 Directions Website
Hours: https://www.cvs.com/store-loca...

About the flu

Influenza, commonly called “the flu,” is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization or even death

Typical flu symptoms include fever, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches and extreme fatigue.

The CDC estimates that 48 million people were hit by the flu in the United States in 2017-2018. The disease accounted for a staggering 959,000 hospitalizations, and 79,400 deaths during that time frame.

To minimize your risk of contracting the flu, follow these three simple steps:

1. Get a flu vaccine. It’s the best way to fight the flu!
2. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and wash your hands often.
3. Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. If you get the flu, antiviral drugs can be used to treat your illness.