2020 Flu Shot Clinic will be different this year
OPTUMCARE AT THE HCC
The 2020 Flu Shot Clinic sponsored by OptumCare Health Care Center is more important than ever this year. To help keep everyone safe and socially distanced, OptumCare will have its first-ever drivethrough clinic.
The clinic will be held in the Clubhouse 4 parking lot on Thursday, Oct. 1, between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Face masks or coverings are required.
Here’s how it works: For cars:
Use the north entrance. The clinic will be held behind Clubhouse 4. There will be signs and personnel to guide traffic. See the yellow lines on the map ( page 3).
• After you get your shot, exit onto Northwood Road.
For scooters, bikes, shuttles, golf carts, and walk-up appointments:
Tables will be set up in front of Clubhouse 4. Wear a face mask or covering. See the red lines on the map ( page 3).
How do I know if I can get my flu shot here?
• If your primary care doctor works at an Optum location, you can get your flu shot. There is no copay.
• If your primary care doctor does not work at an Optum location, these are your options: » If you have Original Medicare and are not a Medicare Advantage patient, you can get your flu shot. There is no copay.
» If you are a Medicare Advantage patient and your insurance card does not have Monarch Healthcare on it, we are unable to provide the flu shot unless you pay cash.
Contact your Primary Care Physician to find out what locations are available to you.
»Many pharmacies are now offering flu shots. The regular adult dose flu shot is $40 and the high dose for high risk individuals is $65.
Check with your doctor’s office to find how the best way for you to get a flu shot.
What do I need to do before getting my flu shot?
• Bring a consent form filled out upon arrival to the flu clinic.
• Bring a picture ID and insurance card.
• Wear a short sleeved or sleeveless shirt.
• Wear a face mask or face covering.
• Come at the assigned time for your Mutual ( see below) Where do I get a consent form?
• At the Health Care Center
• Recreation Office, Building 5
• On the Leisure World Buses Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever this year to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID- 19 pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
This year's drive-through flu clinic will be funneled through the lots at clubhouses 3 and 4. There is a separate entrance for scooters, bikes and carts. Signs and personnel will guide traffic.
