1021 N. 27th Street, Lincoln, NE 68503
Medical Clinic
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Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bryan Health West Medical Plaza 2222 S 16th Street, Ste. 435, Lincoln, NE 68502
Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday & Thursday: Closed from Noon-1:00 for lunch. Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed from 1:00-2:00 for lunch.
3100 N 14th St Lincoln, NE 68521
Monday — Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2301 O St, Lincoln, NE 68510
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1248 O St., Suite 400, Lincoln, NE 68508
Our clinic on wheels visits neighborhoods throughout Lincoln, expanding our ability to provide healthcare when and where you need it.
As family medicine doctors and professionals, we highly encourage all of our patients and their families anyone 6 months and older to get the flu vaccine.
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This year’s flu season is off to a unique start. We now have two viruses to think about: COVID-19 and Influenza. We understand that this can be a stressful time as families settle into the school year along with extra curricular activities. However, getting your flu shot is the best thing you and your family can do to ensure your safety this flu season. As family medicine doctors and professionals, we highly encourage all of our patients and their families anyone 6 months and older to get the flu vaccine.
The benefits of getting the flu shot are many.
Right now, it can be difficult to differentiate the symptoms of COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) because both are viruses that cause respiratory illness, but they are caused by different virus strains.
Similarities in Symptoms
However, there are some differences between COVID-19 and Influenza when it comes to symptoms and exposure.
Difference in Symptoms
Difference in Spreading
Bluestem Health professionals advise that if you or a member of your family has symptoms similar to both Influenza or COVID-19 to maintain safety precautions, as well as getting tested.
These are confusing times, but our family medicine doctors at Bluestem Health Clinics, are here to help your family navigate through this complicated flu season and the COVID pandemic. They provide a comforting and professional approach that will make you and your family feel safe and in expert hands.
Flu Shot Clinics will be held at the Main Clinic, serving patients from all locations, on Fridays, 8 AM – 5 PM and Saturdays, Saturday 8 AM -12 PM, by appointment ONLY. You MUST be a Bluestem Health patient, having seen a provider within the current calendar year, to make an appointment at our Flu Clinic. We will also be administering flu vaccines to patients at their regularly scheduled appointments.
Flu season is here so call your Bluestem Health provider and schedule your flu shot with today, at 402-476-1455.
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