Aging Well: News & Insights for Seniors and Caregivers
- Physicians recommend annual flu vaccination for seniors and medically compromised persons to reduce illness severity.
- Flu shots available throughout St. Louis at doctor's offices, urgent care, and drug stores like CVS and Walgreens; Medicare often covers cost.
- Adults aged 65+ should seek the special higher protection flu vaccine; also ask about shingles, pneumonia, and RSP vaccines.
Peak flu season is from November to March. As we enter January 2026, Missouri public health professionals expect that our state’s flu cases will continue to rise.
If you are a family or professional caregiver, be aware that it is not too late to get a flu vaccine.
Physicians across the United States recommend that our seniors and compromised persons get vaccinated every year. Getting the flu shot may provide protection against this seasonal malady. Even if you get the flu, your episode may be milder than if you had not gotten the vaccine.
Flu shots can be easily obtained throughout the St. Louis region from various locations, including your doctor’s office, urgent care centers, and local drug stores, such as CVS and Walgreens. Medicare and health insurance usually cover all or most of the cost of these vaccines.
In the St. Louis region, there are still some public health organizations offering free flu shots. For more information on these offerings google “free flu shots near me”. County and city health departments throughout the region usually offer flu shots for free or at a minimum cost.
If you are sixty-five (65) years of age or more or caring for someone who is older than that age, there is a special flu vaccine available that provides additional protection.
Additional recommended vaccines for seniors include shingles, pneumonia, and RSP vaccines. Ask your physician or health care provider about these vaccines.
Remember, one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from the flu is to remember to wash your hands. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and make sure to clean between the fingers and under your fingernails.
Finally, you might also choose to wear a face mask when out in public.
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