The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines, formerly known as a “booster”, to protect against severe illness this fall and winter.¹
- With rare exceptions, everyone ages 6 months and older should get the COVID-19 and flu vaccines¹
- It is safe to receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines during the same visit¹
- Optum has walk-in vaccination clinics in New York’s Hudson Valley and Westchester
Which vaccinations are right for you? Review immunization guidance
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines for Fall/Winter virus season
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available for adult and pediatric patients at many of our primary care offices (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or OB/GYN). Please contact your Optum provider to confirm if vaccines are available near you.
Clinic FAQs
Which flu shot is being administered?
- Patients under 65 years old: Flucelvax Trivalent vaccine
- Patients over 65 years old: Fluad Trivalent high dose
How should I prepare for vaccination?
Our policies and protocols are informed by the most up-to-date information and CDC guidelines. We take extra precautions to ensure a safe experience for everyone who steps into our office. Please review our safe visitor policy.
If you’re feeling sick or have symptoms like the flu or COVID-19, please do not come in for the flu, COVID-19 or RSV vaccines. You may wait until you are feeling well.
For ease of injection, it is helpful to wear short/no sleeve shirts.
Where can I find flu mist for my child?
FluMist is NOT available for walk-in patients. FluMist will be available in limited quantities for pediatric patients. Please call your provider’s office for more information.
Who can receive Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination?
The RSV vaccine is available in limited supply. When available, RSV vaccination is only being administered to pediatric patients.
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