Where Can I Get the Flu Shot Without Insurance in NYC?
With flu seasoning quickly approaching, knowing where to get the vaccine is crucial. In New York City, you can get the vaccine at your local pharmacy, primary care doctor, or community health center. Without insurance, the shot can cost between $20-$70 at local pharmacies and the doctor's office. Mira members can get a flu shot for only $35 at participating CVS locations, just contact our care team. However, local clinics around the city offer them for little to no cost.
Where to Get Flu Shots in NYC
In New York, individuals can get flu vaccines at community health centers, participating pharmacies, and WorkWell NYC Clinics. Any New York City resident can get a flu vaccine at participating pharmacies and community centers. However, Workwell clinics only provide flu shots to city employees and their families. This includes employees, dependents, and pre-medicare retirees.
In addition, the city employee program, The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC), is a federally funded program that provides a free flu vaccine to children under 19 years of age and falls under any of the following categories:
Uninsured
Underinsured
Medicaid- Eligible
American Indian
Alaska Native
Community Health Centers
New York City Health Department has outlined several community health centers that provide low or no-cost flu vaccinations regardless of insurance and immigration status. The clinics serve anyone ages four and up.
Fort Greene Health Center (Brooklyn)
295 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Fifth Floor (corner of Willoughby Street and Flatbush Avenue Extension, Near Fulton Mall and Long Island University) Brooklyn.
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
Locations for Uninsured and Underinsured Adults
In addition to the Fort Greene Center, specific community clinics around NYC serve uninsured and underinsured adults. These clinics provide the flu vaccine to adults 19 years and older who don’t have insurance and those with insurance that does not cover immunizations. These health centers determine the cost of each person’s vaccine on a sliding scale based on family size and annual income.
Ryan Chelsea – Clinton Community Health Center (Manhattan)
645 10th Avenue (Between West 45th and 46th Streets) Manhattan
Monday - Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
Beacon Chrisitan Community Health Center (Staten Island)
2079 Forest Avenue (Between Union and Bruckner Avenues) Staten Island
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 4 pm
WorkWell NYC Clinics
The Workwell has a clinic in each New York Borough, for qualifying employees, retirees, and their family to receive the flu vaccine at no cost.
WorkWell NYC Clinics in the 5 Boroughs
| Borough | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | DCAS (Surrogate’s Court, New York County): 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007 | Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm |
| Brooklyn | Brooklyn Borough Hall: 209 Joralemon St., Brooklyn, NY 11201
| Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm |
| Staten Island | Richmond County Clerk: 130 Stuyvesant Pl., Staten Island, NY 10301 | Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm |
| Queens | New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: 42-09 28th Street, Queens, NY 11101 | Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm |
| Bronx | Bronx Borough President Office: 851 Grand Concourse, 301, The Bronx, NY 10451 | Monday - Friday: 9am to 5pm |
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NYC Pharmacies
Depending on the pharmacy, the cost of a flu vaccine without insurance can range from $20 to $70. The chart below illustrates how much the flu vaccine costs at CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens/ Duane Reade, and Rite Aid.
The following charts list pharmacies around the five boroughs that currently provide flu shots for the 2022-2023 season.
Pharmacies in Manhattan offering flu shots without insurance
| Pharmacy | Address | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 305 Broadway, New York NY | Downtown Manhattan |
| CVS Pharmacy | 112 West 34th Street, New York NY | Midtown Manhattan |
| CVS Pharmacy | 900 8th Avenue, New York, NY | Midtown Manhattan |
| CVS Pharmacy | 540 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY | Upper West Side |
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 1490 Madison Avenue, New York, NY | Upper East Side |
| CVS Pharmacy | 115 W. 125th Street, New New York, NY | Harlem |
Pharmacies in Brooklyn offering flu shots without insurance
| Pharmacy | Address | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Pharmacy | 156 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Heights |
| RIte Aid Pharmacy | 320 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY | South Brooklyn |
| CVS Pharmacy | 341 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY | Park Slope |
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 1281 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| CVS Pharmacy | 2101 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY | Flatbush |
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 250 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY | Williamsburg |
Pharmacies in Staten Island offering flu shots without insurance
| Pharmacy | Address | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Pharmacy | 501 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY | West New Brighton |
| RIte Aid Pharmacy | 2271 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY | New Springville |
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 655 Rossville Avenue, Staten Island, NY | Woodrow |
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 3155 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY | Oakwood Heights |
| CVS Pharmacy | 1361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY | Old Town Station |
| Super Health Pharmacy | 6390 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY | Pleasant Plains |
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Pharmacies in Queens offering flu shots without insurance
| Pharmacy | Address | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 90-01 Sutphin Boulevard, Queens, NY | Jamaica |
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 73-01 37th Avenue, Queens, NY | Jackson Heights |
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 82-77 Broadway, Queens, NY | Elmhurst |
| RIte Aid Pharmacy | 33-01 30th Avenue, Queens, NY | Astoria |
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 103-14 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY | Corona |
| CVS Pharmacy | 41-08 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY | Sunnyside |
Pharmacies in the Bronx offering flu shots without insurance
| Pharmacy | Address | Location |
|---|---|---|
| RIte Aid Pharmacy | 537-539 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY | Mott Haven |
| RIte Aid Pharmacy | 1091 Ogden Avenue, Bronx, NY | Highridge |
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 650 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY | East Tremont Avenue |
| RIte Aid Pharmacy | 592 East 183rd Street, Bronx, NY | Fordham |
| CVS Pharmacy | 3125 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY | Bedford Park |
| Walgreens/ Duane Reade | 1371 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY | Parkchester |
Bottom Line
As we enter the start of flu season, it's essential to start planning when to get your flu shot. If you live in one of the five NYC Boroughs, you have several options to choose from, depending on your insurance coverage, age and employeement with the city. Experts are predicting server 2022-2023 flu season, so knowing which pharmacies or clinics in your area can vaccine you and your family is crucial.
Although there are several options in New York that allow residents to receive the flu vaccine at a lower cost, if they are uninsured or underinsured, you should also be prepared for any health ailments that typically arise in the fall and winter months. The flu shot does provide significant protection from severe cases of the flu, but there is still a chance you can get the flu and require additional medical treatment, which can be pricey. Go into flu season with a piece of mind about your health and your wallet with a Mira membership. For as low as $45 per month, you get access to low-cost urgent care, virtual primary care, and discounts on prescription medication. Sign up Today!
Originally from Houston, Texas, Alexandra is currently getting her Master's in Public Health with a health policy certificate at Columbia University. One of her life goals is to own her own art gallery!
