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No Seasonal Flu Shots Are Currently Available at Diplomat Pharmacy Grand Rapids

04 November 09

Our Grand Rapids, MI location is NOT currently offering vaccines for the seasonal flu or H1N1. We do aniticipate receiving the H1N1 vaccine. This page will be updated as soon as we receive the H1N1 vaccine.

We can provide Zostavax vacinnes for Shingles. No appointment necessary. Call 616.356.1800 for more information.

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For information about H1N1 click here.

In the Grand Rapids/West Michigan area call toll free: 1.866.356.6048
We’re located downtown at: 214 East Fulton St.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
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Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu)

Preventing Seasonal Flu: Get Vaccinated
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get a flu vaccination each year.

What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)?
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year.

Every year in the United States, on average:
5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications, and; about 36,000 people die from flu. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications.


Symptoms of flu include:
  • fever (usually high)
  • headache
  • extreme tiredness
  • dry cough
  • sore throat
  • runny or stuffy nose muscle aches
  • Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can occur but are more common in children than adults
  • Complications of Flu
  • Complications of flu can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.

How Flu Spreads
Flu viruses spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.

For more information about the Flu & Prevention from the Centers For Disease Control click here

If you’ve had chickenpox, you’re at risk for Shingles.

  • Over 90% of adults in the US have had chickenpox and are at risk for Shingles.
  • Shingles is a disease caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once you’ve had chickenpox, the virus can remain inactive in your body for many years.
  • Your risk for Shingles increases as you age. Almost half a million Shingles cases in the United States occur each year in people 60 years of age and older.
  • Shingles is a blistering rash that usually occurs on one side of the body. The rash can be painful.
  • Shingles can lead to serious complications that may include long-term nerve pain, scarring, skin infections, muscle weakness, and decrease or loss of vision or hearing.

For more information about Shingles from the Centers For Disease Control click here