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Protecting Your Health with Free Flu Vaccinations
Flu Campaign: September 16-December 31, 2015
Influenza, more commonly referred to as the flu, is a respiratory infection that impacts thousands every year. Up to 49,000 people die from influenza each year and many people, even healthy people, become very ill. The fact is—no one wants the flu! A flu shot is the best means of prevention against this contagious virus. The City of New York wants to ensure that each and every municipal employee and their dependents have access to a free flu vaccination in an effort to enhance and maintain their health and wellbeing.
OLR Commissioner, Bob Linn gets his flu shot from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner, Dr. Mary Bassett
In 2014, the Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations, in partnership with the municipal unions that represent the NYC workforce, launched its Flu Vaccination Campaign to maximize the number of employees vaccinated. The Campaign provides free flu vaccinations for all municipal employees and eligible dependents, pre-Medicare retirees and eligible dependents, as well as eligible dependents of Medicare retirees.
You can get the flu vaccine:
- At the Doctor’s Office. Any in-network physician’s office will administer the flu vaccine free of cost (co-payment is waived) for you and your dependents simply by scheduling an appointment.
- At the Pharmacy. On the go? You may walk-in to any participating pharmacy in your area to be vaccinated. You can use the Related Links below to assist in finding a pharmacy. Simply have your insurance ID card upon arrival for you and your dependents.
- At an Advantage Care Physician Facility. Advantage Care Physicians have several locations across the five boroughs that offer free flu shots by scheduling an appointment at 646.680.3000. Schedule today!
Additional Vaccines
Flu vaccinations are not the only protections you’ll need to keep you healthy all year long. The Center for Disease Control recommends several vaccines that will keep you and your family’s health protected against disease.
View the CDC's list of recommended vaccinations
