$18 Flu Shots at CityDoc, Walk In or Schedule Online

Flu season moves fast, and so should getting protected. Whether you’re uninsured, between health plans, or simply don’t want to file a claim for a routine vaccine, CityDoc makes it affordable and convenient — founded and staffed by ER physicians who built this clinic around exactly this kind of quick, no-hassle care.

Nationally, a flu shot without insurance typically runs anywhere from $25 to $130 or more, depending on the vaccine type and where you go, according to GoodRx. SingleCare puts the average self-pay flu shot closer to $107 before any coupon is applied, and even CDC private-sector pricing data for a standard quadrivalent flu vaccine runs in the $17–$26 range before any clinic markup or administration fee is added.

Prices climb even higher for certain groups. Adults 65 and older are often steered toward a high-dose flu vaccine, which carries extra protection for older immune systems — but also a bigger price tag, sometimes $90 or more out of pocket at a pharmacy. Families vaccinating multiple people can watch a routine flu shot turn into a real line item in the household budget fast.

At CityDoc, the self-pay price is a flat $18 — at or below the CDC’s own private-sector vaccine cost, before most places even add their fee for giving the shot. No coupon codes, no memberships, no surprises at checkout, and no different price depending on your age or which of our four locations you visit.

If you do have insurance, there’s a good chance your flu shot is already covered at no cost to you. Under the Affordable Care Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover an annual flu vaccine as preventive care with no copay, and the same goes for Medicare Part B and most Medicaid plans. CityDoc is in-network with most major insurance plans and provider networks, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and UnitedHealthcare.

If you have coverage, just bring your insurance card, and in most cases there’s nothing to pay out of pocket. The $18 price is specifically CityDoc’s self-pay rate, for patients who are uninsured, between plans, or who’d simply rather pay cash than deal with a claim for a routine shot. Either way, you’re covered: literally, or affordably.

Not sure whether your specific plan covers it? A quick call to your insurance provider before your visit can confirm your benefits, but either path, insured or self-pay, gets you in and out quickly at CityDoc.

Every competitor pricing guide for flu shots — GoodRx, SingleCare, the big pharmacy chains — assumes you’re booking a time slot in advance. At CityDoc, you don’t have to. Walk into any of our four DFW locations during business hours and a member of our clinical team will see you the same day, no scheduling required.

CityDoc was founded by ER physicians who got tired of watching patients wait hours in the emergency room for care that didn’t need to be that complicated. That same philosophy shapes something as simple as a flu shot: quick, professional, and on your schedule. We’re open seven days a week: Monday through Saturday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm, with extended evening and weekend hours so a flu shot fits your day, not the other way around.

That matters most during flu season, when pharmacy appointment slots can fill up fast and a sudden work trip, a sick kid, or a packed week can make booking ahead feel impossible. Walking in means you’re never locked out by a calendar.

Walking in isn’t for everyone, and that’s fine. CityDoc also offers Online Check-In, so you can reserve a time that works for you and skip the waiting room entirely. It takes just a few minutes from your phone or computer, and you’ll get a confirmed time at the location of your choice.

Whether you walk in or check in online, you’ll get the same $18 price and the same board-certified, ER-trained care. There’s no advantage or penalty either way, it’s purely about what fits your day better.