Flu - West Bend Mutual | West Bend Insurance

Getting a flu shot is more important than ever to keep yourself, your family and your community healthy. See below flu event schedules and locations. In-center appointments are also available.

appointments ARE REQUIRED

MASKS ARE REQUIRED

regardless of vaccination status

social distancing is REQUIRED

WEST BEND FLU EVENT

Wednesday, October 27
7 a.m. to Noon

FWBM Room C&D Flu Event

WEST BEND FLU EVENT

Thursday, November 4
8 a.m. to Noon
1 to 7 p.m.

WBM Prairie Center

MADISON FLU EVENT

Thursday, October 28
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1:30 to 5 p.m.

Main Conference Center Area (5th Floor)

Appointments are encouraged, but walk ins are welcome.

Call 262.338.1427 or login to MyChart to schedule.

Can’t make an event? In-center appointments are available.

The West Bend Health & Wellness Center is open to all West Bend associates, spouses, dependents ages 2 and older, and retirees and their family members younger than 65 covered by West Bend health insurance. Those covered under any form of Medicare/Medicaid benefits are not eligible to use the center. Associates not covered by a WBMI plan can access the health center and will be billed directly.

FLU FAQs

Who should get a flu vaccine?

The flu vaccine is recommended every year for everyone six months old and older.

Why should I get a flu vaccine?

The flu vaccine helps protect you and the people around you. Having more people vaccinated provides more protection for the community.

What is the difference between the flu and COVID-19?

Flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses.

Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, and they can both result in serious illness. It is possible to get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time.

Testing will determine if your symptoms are caused by the flu or COVID-19.

Will a flu vaccine protect me against COVID-19?

No. However, flu vaccines reduce your risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death.

Are there enough doses of the flu vaccine available for the 2021-2022 flu season?

If you have any of the following symptoms, call your primary care provider. They can help you determine if it is the flu or COVID-19.

fever or feeling feverish/chills
cough
sore throat
runny or stuffy nose
muscle or body aches
headaches
fatigue (tiredness)
some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

FLU MYTH VS FACT

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The vaccine can give you the flu.

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Flu vaccines are made with inactivated viruses and cannot cause flu illness.

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If you don’t get the flu shot in October, it’s too late to be protected.

FACT

The best time to be vaccinated is September and October, but as long as flu is still in your area, you can gain protection.

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You don’t need to get a flu shot every year.

FACT

Flu immunity declines over time and the vaccine is updated annually, so a shot is required every year.

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The flu is not dangerous.

FACT

Thousands die from the flu every year. The young, elderly or those with compromised immune systems are especially at risk.

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Getting vaccinated guarantees you won’t get the flu.

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Even after a flu shot, you may still get sick, but the illness is likely to be milder than it would without a shot.

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You can't get your flu shot and your COVID-19 vaccine on the same day.

FACT

It's safe to get your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine on the same day.

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"We'll keep you well;
and if you get sick,
we'll take care of that too."
- Harry V. Quadracci