Optum HCC annual flu clinic returns on Oct. 6

The Optum Health Care Center will hold a flu clinic on Friday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in Clubhouse 6. To help with traffic, each Mutual has been assigned a designated time slot. Short-sleeved or sleeveless shirts are recommended.

People will not have to pay a copay for the flu shot if they have Original Medicare and are not a Medicare Advantage patient. People will have to pay cash for their flu shot if they are a Medicare Advantage patient and their insurance card doesn’t have Optum Care Network–Monarch on it.

Many pharmacies are now offering the flu shot. People can check with their doctor’s office to find out what locations are available.

Those interested in paying cash for their flu shot should expect to pay $40 for the regular adult dose and $65 for the high dose for high-risk individuals.

Those who have a fever, cough or shortness of breath before arriving should call 562493-9581, TTY 711 to get help and keep everyone safe.

For more information about Optum's flu clinic, call 562-4939581, TTY 711.