You can get a flu shot for free at free community clinics or through school programs or employers.
You can also get a flu shot for free through health insurance as most health insurance plans cover the cost of a flu shot.
Medicare Part B and most health insurance plans will cover the cost of an annual flu shot or flu vaccine as a preventative service at no cost to you, even if you have not met your deductible.
Many pharmacy chains like Walgreens, CVS, Kroger and Walmart even offer flu shots with most health insurance plans.
You can also get a flu shot or flu vaccine at your primary care doctor's office.
And if you're a Veteran and are enrolled as a Veteran then you can also get a free flu shot at VA clinics or in network community pharmacies and urgent care locations.
And many local and state health departments offer low cost flu shots or free flu shots, through public health clinics.
Federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics and other community organizations may provide free low cost flu shots and other flu shots, based on your ability to pay.
Many employers and universities also host on site free flu vaccinations and other vaccinations.
For children that are 6 months to 18 months old they can get free flu shots or flu vaccines and other vaccines through the vaccines for children program, if they have no health insurance or they are underinsured.
Medicaid eligible people can get free flu shots and other free vaccines through the CDC, VFC program.
Flu shots out of pocket $130.00 although you can get a regular dose of the flu vaccine Trivalent.
The cost of the flu shot also depends on the pharmacy or doctor and vaccine type (standard, high-dose for seniors, or egg-free).
Many pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, and Albertsons offer free shots with insurance, while out-of-pocket costs range from around $20.00-$70.00 for basic shots to over $100.00 for specialized ones.