Flu Shot Information

We make it easy to get your flu shot! Please schedule online or call your Primary Care office to schedule your flu shot today.
Please Note: Flu Shot Clinics are for General Physician and Great Lakes Cardiovascular patients. If you would like to become a patient to participate, please call the respective office and we will be happy to assist you.

LOCATION and DATE

DUNKIRK: Friday, October 28 • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm • 3898 Vineyard Drive, Dunkirk • 716-363-6960 • SCHEDULE HERE

HAMBURG: Saturday, October 29 • 9:00 am - NOON • 5844 Southwestern Blvd., Hamburg • 716-646-5500 • SCHEDULE HERE

In addition to clarifying the Top 5 Flu Myths, we want to offer additional answers to some of the most common questions we hear from patients as flu season approaches:

How can I tell if I have a flu, or just a bad cold?

This can be tricky, because the common cold, and the flu, exhibit many of the same symptoms. The only true way to determine if you have the flu, is to make an appointment with your primary care doctor where they can test you for the flu.

I’ve heard that there is Thimerosal in the vaccines that is linked to autism. Is that true?

Thimerosal is used as a preservative in multi-dose flu vaccines. Many independent studies have found no credible link to thimerosal and autism. If you are concerned, ask your doctor for a single dose vaccine, which will not contain thimerosal. For more information regarding thimerosal, visit the CDC website.

What if I am allergic to the flu vaccine? What will happen?

If you have a reaction to the flu shot, it is usually mild, and happens shortly after the injection. It can include redness and soreness near the injection site. Having a strong reaction is extremely rare. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, weakness, dizziness, or hives. Most symptoms pass in a day or two but see your doctor if you have unusual symptoms following your shot.

I read that the flu is made with an actual flu virus. Why would you inject a virus into me to prevent a virus?

The flu virus that is used is a “dead” virus. It is impossible to catch a virus from a dead virus.

Additional Resources

If you are looking for a primary care physician, General Physician, PC has more than 65 primary care doctors in offices across Western New York. In addition to offering outstanding primary and preventative care, they are affiliated with our vast network of specialists.

Each primary care office is fully stocked with flu vaccines and, in most cases, there is no co-pay! Call any of the offices listed below with questions, or to schedule an appointment.

primary care locations

Amherst – 3980A Sheridan Drive

Buffalo - 1091 Main St., Ste. 301

Dunkirk - 3898 Vineyard Dr., Ste. 1

Dunkirk - 3898 Vineyard Dr., Ste. 3

East Aurora - 268 Main St.

Elma - 2701 Transit Rd., Ste 143

Hamburg - 5470 Camp Rd., Ste. 200

Hamburg - 5844 Southwestern Blvd. Ste. 500

Lancaster - 4893 Transit Rd.

Lockport - 5879 Snyder Dr.

Lockport - 3805 Lockport Olcott Rd.

North Tonawada - 415 Tremont St

Orchard Park - 5959 Big Tree Rd., Ste. 107

Springville - 210 East Main St., 2nd Floor

Tonawanda - 1430 Colvin Blvd.

Williamsville - 705 Maple Rd., Ste. 300

Williamsville - 36 North Union Rd.

Williamsville - 1000 Youngs Rd., Ste. 101

Video Visits:

We are excited to offer our current patients Video Visits. Rather than coming to our office, you can remain in the comfort of your home and still receive a consultation/appointment with one of our providers.

To participate you will need to have a valid email address and a computer or device with a camera (mobile phone, ipad, tablet, etc). Simply call our office and we can get you scheduled.

Many insurance companies are covering video visits like they would regular in-office appointments.

Please Note: Video Visits may not be appropriate in every situation. To see if it is a good option for you, please call our office and speak to a patient services representative.

To learn more, click on the image below and watch a brief informational video about video visits.