Flu Shot Cost - Buyer Experiences and Price Information

The pediatrician wanted to charge me $40 for the flu shot for my son. They told me that they don't bill the insurance for this vaccine and I had to pay the full amount. I opted out and went to CVS instead. They accepted my insurance and I had no co-pay. In addition, I was given a 20% off shopping pass for getting the flu shot.

Not covered at Walgreens. I also opted for the intradermal, which might me more expensive.

Heard about his from the YMCA group exercise instructor. This is the first time I heard about this and I have been a Y-member for 5+ years. $1 suggested donation. I'm sure the Y will appreciate if you can afford to donate more.

Went to the Dr. for my yearly flu shot. And two weeks later received a summary of services from my insurance carrier with 2 charges on it and one from the doctor's office for a co-pay. Called the doctors office to find out why I was charged for 2 immunizations and was told: $35.00 was for administration charges, $30.00 for the drug and $20.0 co-pay, which equals $85.00 for a flu shot. No wonder insurance costs are sky-high.

Only waited about 15 minutes. Easy in and out with good customer service.

Why can't all the local drug stores and stores offer free flu shots to our Veterans that all have a photo ID. So many have to travel 100 miles to the local clinic or VA Hospital just for a shot that maybe takes 5 minutes....

Hospital charged Medicare $146.00 for my flu shot. No wonder Medicare is in trouble.

empire did not cover shot because it was given by oncoligist during a visit but they consider the office visit a HOSPITAL facility?????? i was not informed that it was not covered..........

Free ONLY if you have Kaiser insurance AND go to a Kaiser facility to get the shot. Otherwise have to pay out of pocket expense. Tried my local Walgreens and they said not covered and would be $31. So drove 14 miles to Kaiser for free one. Easy in and out and friendly people.

Strange setup, receptionist didn't know how to handle, had to wait 30 mins because they were busy and then they had the pharmacist give the needle where everywhere else I've ever had the flu shot it was given by a RN. Guess next year I'll have to go back to the clinic, not fun.

Don't get your flu shot at Target if you have Blue Cross...while the pharmacy is in-network, the pharmacists who administer the vaccines are not. In my opinion, all flu shots should be covered at 100% as they are preventive care and ultimately save insurance companies money, but Blue Cross has found a way around covering mine. I went to Target because that is where I get all my prescription drugs and it is an in-network pharmacy. I was not aware that the the insurance company classifies the vaccine as a medical service, not a drug, and the provider is the pharmacist, and that pharmacists at in-network pharmacies can be out-of-network providers. Very frustrating! Poor customer service from both BCBSNC and Target for not making this loophole clear to subscribers/customers before they get the vaccine! It's only $24, but given the expensive premiums I pay for insurance coverage, this preventive service should be paid at 100%.

My PCP is only offering flu shots to medicaid patients and not to private insurances

Flu shots at all Target pharmacy's are $24.00

I have gotten flu shots at my local YMCA for $15 before insurance. It's usually around $20-25 for a flu shot at elsewhere.

Veterans need to remember they can get their shots at no cost through a VA hospital or clinic.