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Flu season.
Know your options.

Clear information, local connections and space for your questions. Learn about flu vaccination and find a place to ask about a shot near you.

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What are the benefits?

Flu vaccination can reduce your chance of getting flu and lower the risk of serious complications and hospitalization. Protection varies each season. Vaccinated people can still get flu, but vaccination may make illness less severe.

A flu shot during pregnancy can help protect both the pregnant person and their baby during the first months after birth, when babies are too young for their own flu vaccine.

Read more: CDC flu vaccine benefits ↗

Questions are welcome.

CDC recommends flu vaccination each year for most people ages 6 months and older, with rare exceptions. Protection takes about two weeks to develop. Some children need two doses; ask their healthcare provider.

Common side effects include a sore arm, tiredness or muscle aches and are usually mild and short-lived. A flu shot cannot give you flu. Serious reactions are rare. Tell your provider about previous vaccine reactions and discuss which vaccine is appropriate for you.

Learn more: CDC flu vaccine facts, timing and safety ↗

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Where can I ask about a flu shot?

Start with your local health department, pharmacy or healthcare provider. These links help you find services; they do not confirm today’s vaccine stock or appointment availability.

CVS Pharmacy

Look up nearby locations and schedule a flu vaccination. Confirm age requirements, cost and availability.

Find & Schedule at CVS ↗

Beaufort County Public Health

Explore immunization services and ask about seasonal flu vaccine availability and appointments.

Beaufort Immunizations ↗

Other NC health departments

For Edgecombe, Lenoir, Wilson, Greene and other counties, find your local department in the state directory.

Find Your Health Department ↗

More pharmacies near you

Enter your ZIP code in Vaccines.gov’s pharmacy finder. Contact the pharmacy to confirm flu vaccine services and appointments.

Find Nearby Pharmacies ↗

Prefer your regular provider? Ask your primary care office or child’s pediatrician about flu vaccination. For young children, confirm the location’s minimum age before scheduling.

Before you go

  • Ask whether an appointment is required and which ages the location serves.
  • Confirm insurance coverage and any out-of-pocket cost. If uninsured, ask about available assistance.
  • Ask what identification, insurance cards or vaccine records to bring.
  • Need help getting there? Ask your care manager about transportation options.
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Across our featured counties

Find flu vaccine resources by county

Choose your county for a local health department contact. For CVS, Walgreens and other pharmacies, use the location finders below and enter your own ZIP code. Ask your regular doctor or pediatrician about vaccination, too.

Find pharmacies serving your area

These tools let members across the region search by location. Confirm that the selected store offers flu vaccination, has the right vaccine for your age and accepts your insurance.

Find CVS Locations ↗Find Walgreens Locations ↗More Nearby Pharmacies ↗

Starting points, not an exhaustive list of every vaccination provider. Listings do not confirm live inventory. Call before visiting. County contacts checked against the NC health department directory; Wayne’s appointment line is from its immunization page.

Your questions. Your next step.

Talk with a healthcare professional about your health history, concerns and vaccine options. This independent community article provides education and links to services.

Reviewed October 17, 2026. Sources: CDC and the official health department, pharmacy and directory pages linked above. Fees, eligibility and availability may change.

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