Are you protected against flu and pneumonia? If not, you can have your vaccine right away in clinics and hospitals at affordable prices. See the updated list of vaccines centers in your location.
Hospitals With Flu Vaccine
Most hospitals have flu shot services. You can also avail of the vaccine from major diagnostic centers, clinics and even pharmacies.
Manila
- Manilamed
- UST Hospital
Quezon City
- Capitol Medical Center
- St. Luke’s Medical Center
- World Citi Medical Center
Valenzuela
- Fatima University Medical Center
Cavite
- Bacoor Medical Center
- Cavite Medical Center
Cebu
- UCMED
Davao
Davao Doctors Hospital
What is pneumonia vaccine?
This is another shot that will protect you from pneumonia caused by viruses. The flu virus evolve quickly so you need to get regular shots before a season according to Mayoclinic
Price List
| Hospitals | Cost of Flu Shots Vaccine |
|---|---|
| Mercury Drug Branches | May start from Php 600 to Php 900 |
| Watsons Drug Branches | May start from Php 500 (trivalent), Php 785 (quadrivalent) |
| Almost all hospitals | Average price of flu starts from Php 1000 including service fees |
| Myhealth Clinics | Request for availability |
Flu vaccine packages are also available for trivalent and quadrivalent options. Ask your doctor about the one that is suitable to your current health conditions. For the most part, senior citizens are prioritized when it comes to these types of vaccines.
Read: Prices of Vaccines
How Much is the Price of Flu Vaccine? It depends on the brand. You may inquire about it from your doctor like family medicine. Usually, they range from Php 700 to 1000 pesos. But you will also get senior citizen discount if you have an ID.
Who Can Get Flu Shots?
- Children
- Adults especially 50 years old above
- Senior citizens
- Infants and babies depending on the suggestion of the doctor, usually starting from 6 months
Younger people and those older ones are at risk of exposure to flu so they are also included in the list.
How much is the Pneumonia Vaccine Shot? The one we availed from our family medicine doctor is about 1,200 pesos but you can also get discounts.
Mercury Drug Schedule
Mercury Drug usually posts their schedule for flu vaccine in the second half of the year. If you are interested, you may inquire from the nearest branch. Most of the time, they are done on Saturdays for convenience.
How many times is the flu shot? The vaccine is done yearly depending on your risks. Ask your doctors about it. However, the pneumonia vaccine is usually given in two shots. The last one is lifetime.
Is the flu shot available to children? Ask your pediatrician about it as children may need a special dosage from your doctor. But these vaccines are also given to children.
Watsons Free Flu Shots
We also inquired with Watsons Drug Stores and they are also offering free flu vaccines on a schedule. Their flu vaccine schedule is usually posted at the store branches.
Is there a side effect from pneumonia vaccine and flu shots? Some people get fever after the shots. Others will have swollen lymph nodes like those near the armpit. If you experience allergy, you may proceed to the doctor for a follow up.
You may want to get the flu shot schedule of both Mercury Drug and Watsons Drug as they provide free service when you buy the vaccines from them. Schedule Inquiry Here
Senior Citizen Price Discount
Mercury Drug and Watsons drug usually announce promos for flu shots. Senior citizens may avail discounts at a much lower price.
Cheap Price Rates
In some government hospitals, the shots are available at a lower price. However, local programs may also offer free vaccines against pneumonia at certain times of the year.
References: CDC
Last Updated on April 18, 2024 by Medical Pinas
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