Flu and Covid Information

 PROTECT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.  CDC's Respiratory Virus Guidance here.  

   

 FLU VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE @ MyHealth portal. 

  • WE OFFER THE PFIZER COMIRNATY VACCINE, INDICATED FOR INDIVIDUALS 12 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.  PLEASE SCHEDULE EACH DEPENDENT'S APPOINTMENT THROUGH THEIR MyHealth PORTAL ACCOUNT.
  • PLEASE BRING YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE CARD TO YOUR VISIT TO BE SURE WE HAVE THE NEWEST CARD ON FILE.
  • Employees - Flu Vaccination/Biometric Clinics

If you have any questions about scheduling an appointment for your dependent please call (417) 836-4000.

There are no cost for the flu vaccination to student's, employees and employees dependents.  Those on MSU's insurance plan will not have any out of pocket expenses.  MSU retirees on traditional Medicare will cover the flu vaccine and its administration fees. Those who have Medicare Advantage (such as United Health Care, Aetna or BCBS) will be out-of-network and will need to locate a designated advantage plan provider.   

There are cost related to Covid vaccines.  Those with MSU Med-Pay, Academic Health and traditional Medicare are eligible to receive Covid vaccinations at Magers Health and Wellness.  Patients with Medicare Advantage plans (such as; United Health Care, Aetna or BCBS), Medicaid, and all other insurances will not be covered and would assume costs associated with the Covid vaccination at Magers Health and Wellness Center.

Magers Health and Wellness Center laboratory offers COVID and FLU testing with same day results (this requires an order from the physician).  Magers Health lab COVID and FLU testing will incur a charge.  Magers Health, as a courtesy, will file these charges with most insurances.  

Magers Pharmacy offers free Covid self rapid antigen tests (while supplies last).  

FLU INFORMATION:  Influenza (FLU) VIS (Vaccine Information Statement)

Magers Health and Wellness recommends that you review the CDC (Flu) VIS (Vaccine Information Statement) regarding your vaccination.  You can also find additional information on the Magers Health and Wellness website here: Magers Health

The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year.  Magers Health and Wellness Center is offering the following vaccines:

  • Flu vaccine - For most patients
  • High Dose Flu Vaccine - 65 years and older and immunocompromised patients
  • Egg-Free Flu Vaccine - Magers Health and Wellness encourages you to visit the CDC guidelines on Egg Allergies & Flu Vaccines.  

Professional society recommendations — All US professional society and government guidelines specifically recommend that patients with HE (Hen Egg) allergy receive any age-appropriate influenza vaccine, including egg-based vaccines.

US allergy guidelines from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)/American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters state the following regarding influenza vaccines:

  • "Influenza vaccines should be administered to individuals with egg allergy of any severity, just as they would be to individuals without egg allergy."
  • "No special precautions beyond those recommended for the administration of any vaccine to any patient are necessary for administration of influenza vaccine to egg-allergic individuals."
  • "Vaccine providers and screening questionnaires do not need to ask about the egg allergy status of recipients of influenza vaccine."

* You should talk with your doctor to find out which vaccines are recommended and best for you.

COVID INFORMATION:  COVID-19 VIS (Vaccine Information Statement)

Magers Health and Wellness recommends that you review the CDC Covid-19 VIS (Vaccination Information Sheet) regarding your Covid vaccination.  You can also find additional information on the Magers Health and Wellness website here: Magers Health

Covid-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu or pneumonia.  Covid-19 may attack more than your lungs and respiratory system.  Most people with Covid-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill.   There are many actions you can take to help you, your household, and your community from Covid-19.  CDC's Respiratory Virus Guidance provides actions you can take to lower the risk of Covid-19 transmission and lower the risk of severe illness if you get sick.

Magers Health and Wellness is offering the following Covid Vaccine and the timeline on when you are able to receive a Covid vaccination:

  • Pfizer Comirnaty 2024-2025 (Covid-19 vaccine)
  • You must wait a minimum of 2 weeks from onset of a Covid infection to receive a Covid vaccination.  You must also wait a minimum of 2 months from your last Covid vaccination to receive a Covid vaccination.  Please consult your provider prior to your appointment if you have any questions.  

The FLU  and Covid is a contagious respiratory disease and can cause mild to severe illness. Click here to learn more about respiratory symptoms from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control).  

  •  If you are having respiratory or flu like symptoms, you can call and make an appointment with one of our providers at Magers Health and Wellness Center @ (417) 836-4000. 
  • In case of a medical emergency, dial 911 or visit an Urgent Care Center or local ER services.

To learn more about the Flu and Covid visit the CDC website @ cdc.gov

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