Flu Shots: Where To Get Them In Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, MD — 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.

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.

Giant Pharmacy

948 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, 410-268-4020

Hours: M-F: 9AM-9PM, SA:9AM-6PM, SU: 10AM-5PM

Safeway

1781 Forest Drive, Annapolis, 410-626-2717

Hours: M-F 9am - 9pm / Sat. 9am - 7pm / Sun. 10am - 4pm

Annapolis Professional Pharmacy

703 Giddings Ave Ste L1, Annapolis, 410-263-7440

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30a-7:00p Sat 8:30a-1:00p Sun CLOSED

Giant Pharmacy

2323 Forest Drive, Annapolis, 410-224-2850

Hours: M-F: 9AM-9PM, SA:9AM-6PM, SU: 10AM-5PM

Shoppers Pharmacy

2371 Solomons Island Rd, Annapolis, 410-224-3794

Hours: M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat 9AM-6PM, Sun 9AM-6PM

Patient First

2051 West Street, Annapolis, 443-603-0758

Hours: 8am-10pm, 365 days a year (including all holidays)

MinuteClinic

1911 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis, 866-389-2727

Hours: For Clinic Hours Please Go To www.cvs.com/minuteclinic

Passport Health Annapolis

2525 Riva Road Suite 103, Annapolis, 410-727-0556

Hours: Call today to schedule an appointment

MinuteClinic

2601 Riva Rd, Annapolis, 866-389-2727

Hours: For Clinic Hours Please Go To www.cvs.com/minuteclinic

Sam's Club Pharmacy

2100 Generals Hwy, Annapolis, 410-224-7669

Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday CLOSED

Safeway

2635 Housley Road, Annapolis, 410-571-9490

Hours: M-F 9am - 9pm / Sat. 9am - 7pm / Sun. 10am - 4pm