Submitted by Providence
Flu season is upon us, and there’s still time to be vaccinated. Getting a flu shot each year is the best protection. Everyone six months or older is recommended to get a flu shot, especially:
- People aged 65 and older
- Pregnant women
- Young children
- Individuals of any age with chronic illness, such as heart, lung or kidney disease, asthma or diabetes
- People who live with or care for those at higher risk
Getting a flu shot decreases the possible impacts on your respiratory system. It not only reduces your risk of illness but can prevent hospitalizations. While the flu shot is not 100 percent effective, even if you do get the flu, symptoms are usually much milder if you have been vaccinated.
The best way to get your flu shot is to contact your primary care provider. If you do not have one, check with your pharmacy, immediate care, express care or urgent care clinic. Flu shots are covered by most insurance plans.
Walk-in clinics
Providence has three immediate care clinics in Thurston County:
Lacey Immediate Care
4800 College St. SE
360.486.2900
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
West Olympia Immediate Care
1620 Cooper Point Road SW
360.486.6710
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hawks Prairie Immediate Care
2555 Marvin Road NE
360.493.4450
Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Providence ExpressCare – Lacey Marketplace
At Express Care, you’ll see a nurse practitioner who is part of your Providence Medical Group’s primary care physician’s care team. They’ll remind you that we use the same electronic health record across our network, so as soon as your visit is complete, your primary care physician will know what’s going on with your care.
The clinic is located in the Lacey Marketplace, 1350 Marvin Road NE, Suite D, and is open daily from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., seven days a week. Most major insurance plans are accepted, and you can book your visit online or just walk in. For more information or to book an appointment online, check here.
Virtual option: There’s an app for that!
Providence Express Care Virtual is an app that provides $49 online visits for minor illnesses right on your smartphone, tablet or computer. No appointment is needed. Most insurance companies now cover the cost of these visits. Virtual visits are an easy, convenient way to get a diagnosis and treatment recommendation, including a prescription if needed. Wait times average less than five minutes.
This service is something you can do online from your home computer, tablet or mobile device anywhere on the go — it is ideal for many common health conditions, including:
- Sinus, ear or eye infections
- Cough, cold and flu
- Rash and joint issues
- Prescription refills
Go to the Providence website for more information.
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