Flu Vaccinations

Flu vaccines are extra important this year

Flu vaccines are always important, but they’re especially important this year to prevent overwhelming the local health care system even further as we confront both flu and COVID-19 this fall and winter.

The flu — aka influenza — is a contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild to severe illness, and sometimes death. Hospitals treat thousands of people for serious flu complications every year. Those at especially high risk of hospitalization include:

• Adults aged 65 and older
• Children younger than 2 years old
• Pregnant women
• People with weakened immune systems
• People with chronic conditions such as asthma, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, obesity, and kidney or liver disorders
• People who live in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities

Learn more about people at high risk for flu complications >>

For the 2022-2023 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges everyone to get a flu vaccine (except infants younger than 6 months old), preferably in September or October.

Flu vaccinations at The Portland Clinic

The Portland Clinic is currently offering flu vaccines by appointment only for established patients. See below for further details.

LOCATIONS

Downtown         Mon.-Fri.       Patients ages 18 years and older

Northeast           Mon.-Fri.       Patients ages 6 months and older

Beaverton          Mon.-Fri.       Patients ages 6 months and older

Tigard                 Mon.-Sat.      Patients ages 9 years and older

South                  Mon.-Fri.       Patients ages 6 months and older

Please note, we are offering high-dose flu vaccines to patients who are 65 years and older at all our clinic locations for the 2022-2023 flu season.

SCHEDULING A FLU VACCINE APPOINTMENT

Due to COVID-19, flu vaccines are available to established patients by appointment only, to allow for physical distancing and enhanced cleaning procedures between patients.

We strongly encourage you to get your flu vaccine during a scheduled visit with your provider, or you can schedule a flu vaccine appointment by calling our scheduling line at 503-223-3113.

BILLING

We are able to bill your insurance for your flu vaccine. If you plan to pay out-of-pocket, you will be required to pay $45 at the time of your vaccination. Please note that for the high-dose flu vaccine (formulated for adults 65 or older), the out-of-pocket fee is $90.

Do you have questions about the 2022-2023 flu season? If so, learn more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.