Where To Get Flu Shots Around McLean

MCLEAN, VA — The flu season doesn't have an official start and end time, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend people get vaccinated by the end of October.

The agency also has a special message for younger kids: "Children 6 months through 8 years of age who need 2 doses should receive their first dose as soon as possible after the vaccine becomes available to allow the second dose to be received by the end of October," according to the CDC’s official page.

Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization or even death.

Typical flu symptoms include fever, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches and extreme fatigue.

The CDC estimates that 48 million people were hit by the flu in the United States in 2017-2018. The disease accounted for a staggering 959,000 hospitalizations, and 79,400 deaths during that time frame.

Below are locations where you can get the flu shot in the McLean area:

The Medicine Chest Pharmacy, 6823 Old Dominion Drive, Mclean, VA 22101
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

CVS Pharmacy, 1452 Chain Bridge Road, Mclean, VA 22101
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday

Giant Pharmacy #758, 1454 Chain Bridge Road, Mclean, VA 22101
Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

Safeway, 1330 Chain Bridge Road, Mclean, VA 22101
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Safeway, 1688 Anderson Rd, Mclean, VA 22102
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Safeway, 6244 Old Dominion Dr., Mclean, VA 22101
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Walgreens, 1680 Capital One Dr, Mclean, VA 22102-3407
Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

Walgreens, 8200 Jones Branch Dr, Mclean, VA 22102-3107
Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

Harris Teeter Pharmacy, 8200 Crestwood Heights Drive, Mclean, VA 22102
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday

To minimize your risk of contracting the flu, follow these three simple steps:

1. Get a flu vaccine. It’s the best way to fight the flu!
2. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and wash your hands often.
3. Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. If you get the flu, antiviral drugs can be used to treat your illness.