Doctors say it’s important to get your flu shot now so you’re protected when the virus is at its peak this winter.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Health officials in Charlotte are urging people to get their flu shots ahead of what they expect to be a potentially severe flu season.
The CDC says the best time to get your flu shot is by the end of October so you’ll be protected when the flu is at peak spread. Atrium Health announced it will be hosting clinics on Oct. 1 and Oct. 15 at primary care practices across the Charlotte area.
Doctors say it’s important that everyone is up to date on both their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
“It’s very difficult to distinguish between those two viruses, especially with the omicron variant,” Dr. Alyssa Kuprenas with Atrium Health said. “Doing everything that you can to make sure that you’re protecting against both of them is still the biggest recommendation.”
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Atrium Health flu vaccination clinics
5727 Prosperity Crossing Dr, Suite 2200, Charlotte, NC 28269
Atrium Health Cabarrus Family Medicine Prosperity Crossing
Canceled Oct. 1. Walk-in 9 a.m. – noon on Oct. 15
Atrium Health Levine Children’s University Pediatrics – Prosperity Crossing*
No availability on Oct. 1. Walk-in 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 15
15110 John J Delaney Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277
Atrium Health Mecklenburg Medical Group – Ballantyne
Atrium Health Providence Pediatrics*
Walk-in 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Oct. 1 and Oct. 15
13640 Steelecroft Pwky, Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28270
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Charlotte Pediatrics Steele Creek*
No availability on Oct. 1. Walk-in 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Oct. 15.
1085 NE Gateway Ct, Concord, NC, 28025
Atrium Health Ardsley Internal Medicine – Concord
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Piedmont Pediatrics*
Walk-in Oct 1 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 1 and Oct 15
66 Lake Concord Rd. NE, Concord, NC, 28025
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Cabarrus Pediatrics*
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Suburban Pediatrics*
Walk-in 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 1 and Oct. 15
705 Griffith St, Davidson, NC 28036
Atrium Health Davidson Clinic
No availability on Oct. 1. Drive-thru 9 a.m. – noon on Oct. 15.
1585 Forney Creek Pkwy, Denver, NC 28037
Atrium Health Denver Family Medicine
Drive-thru 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Oct. 15
5427 Highway 49 S, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Rocky River Pediatrics *
Atrium Health Ardsley Internal Medicine – Harrisburg
Walk-in 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Oct. 1. No availability on Oct. 15.
3396 Cloverleaf Pkwy, Kannapolis, NC, 28083
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Suburban Pediatrics*
Walk-in 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Oct. 1 and Oct. 15
3173 W. Highway 74, Monroe, NC 28110
Atrium Health Levine Children’s Union Pediatrics*
Walk-in 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Oct. 1. No availability on Oct. 15.
101 E. W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Atrium Health Levine Children’s University Pediatrics*
Walk-in only 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Oct. 1 and Oct. 15
* – Pediatrics-only locations do not have high-dose flu shots for adults 65 and older.
How to schedule a flu shot at an Atrium Health Clinic
- Call your primary care office
- Schedule pediatric shots through the MyAtriumHealth app or website. Parents and guardians can also schedule vaccinations through their child’s pediatrician’s office.
- Non-Atrium patients can call 704-468-0102
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