Flu shots available at Healthy Connections

With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, getting a flu shot early it may be particular importance.

As flu season overlaps with COVID-19, a surge of sick patients, crowded doctors’ offices and additional pressure on hospitals treating COVID-19 patients are all possible.

People can get a flu shot at any Healthy Connections clinic. The nearest one is in De Queen, Arkansas. Call 888-710-8220 to make an appointment or visit its website at healthy-connections.org.

Most patients are eligible to receive the flu shot at no cost depending on their health insurance coverage. Patients may still have to pay for the office visit, depending on coverage. Healthy Connections accepts Medicaid, ARKids 1st, Medicare and most other health insurance. There is also a sliding-fee scale for patients without insurance who qualify.

(Visit www.healthy-connections.org/flu for more information.)