The flu stops with you

It’s easy to get the vaccine you need to protect yourself — and your family — this flu season

Get your flu shot this year.

Getting a flu shot is always a good idea. Protect yourself and those you love against the flu virus throughout the season.

Where to get a flu shot — 2 easy ways

Flu season lasts from October through May. It’s best to get vaccinated before flu season starts — but getting it later is better than not at all. It’s easy to get your free* flu shot at CommunityCare today.

1. Make an appointment

Use the patient portal or call our CommunityCare clinics directly.

Hazleton Family Practice: 570-459-9730
Hazleton Pediatrics: 570-501-7512
Kistler Family Practice: 570-829-2621
Kistler Pediatrics: 570-200-7533
Mt. Pleasant Family Practice: 570-342-8500

2. Get a walk-in flu shot

We also offer walk-in flu shots at CommunityCare during business hours. That’s right, just walk right in and ask for a flu shot.

*No cost to you with most insurance.

How can I prevent the flu?

Getting a flu shot each year is the best way to prevent the flu. You can also avoid the flu (and other bugs, too) by taking these simple steps:

Wash your hands often with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds
Use hand sanitizer when handwashing isn’t an option
Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth (until you’ve washed your hands)
Avoid crowds and close contact with those who are sick

Protect yourself by practicing good health habits, too, like:

Eating a well-balanced diet
Getting enough sleep
Staying physically active
Managing your stress
Cleaning and disinfecting highly touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially if someone is sick

Check your symptoms

Worried you might have the flu or something else? Check the differences and similarities between common symptoms of the flu, COVID and a cold.

Flu symptoms

Flu symptoms typically come on suddenly and include:

Fever or feeling feverish chills (not everyone will have a fever)
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue
Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults)

COVID symptoms

COVID is a respiratory illness caused by a different virus than the flu. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and may include:

Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

Cold symptoms

Like the flu, the common cold is a respiratory illness caused by a different virus. Symptoms of a cold usually come on more gradually and are milder than the flu. They include:

Cough
Mild fever (more common in children)
Runny nose
Sneezing
Sore throat
Stuffy nose