Free Flu Vaccinations

Individuals can receive their flu vaccination from their health care provider or at a pharmacy. Pharmacies offer flu vaccines without a prescription for individuals age six and older, making it easy to vaccinate the whole family. UNI health plans cover 100% of the cost of flu vaccinations.
 

Find a Provider or Pharmacy

You can find a provider or facility by logging in to your myWellmark® account or by using the Provider and Facility Search operated by Healthsparq®. Healthsparq® is an independent company that provides provider, cost, and quality information on behalf of Wellmark.

Getting Started with the Provider and Facility Search

1. Log in to your myWellmark® account, or go to the Provider and Facility Search.
2. Enter a location for the provider or facility you’re looking for.

3. Enter your plan information, identified by a three-letter code:

   • UNI PPO (Alliance Select): UON
   • UNI Blue HMO: XQW

   You can find your plan code on your Wellmark ID card. The first three letters of your member ID will be either UON or XQW.

4. The search defaults to All Categories, but you can refine your results by:
   • Doctors by name
   • Doctors by specialty
   • Facilities by name
   • Facilities by type
5. Enter the name or specialty of the doctor, hospital, or clinic in the search field.
6. Click or tap the search icon, or press Enter, to view your results.

To confirm which health plan you are enrolled in, log in to UNI Works.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. The illness can range from mild to severe. The best method of prevention is a flu vaccine. It is recommended that a new vaccine is received each year. For more information on the flu vaccine and preventing the flu visit the CDC website.

• Fever or feeling feverish/chills
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Nasal congestion
• Muscle or body aches
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Possible vomiting and diarrhea

* Symptoms may vary in severity and not everyone with the flu may have all symptoms.

The flu is believed to be spread from droplets made when someone with the flu coughs, sneezes, or talks. A person may also contract the flu by touching a surface or object that has the flu virus on it, and then touching their own mouth, eyes, or nose.

What are the best ways to prevent the flu?

• Receive the flu vaccine.
• Wash your hands frequently and practice good hygiene.
• Carry alcohol based hand sanitizer for times when hand washing isn't an option.
• Use a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid contact with people who are ill.
• Use a sanitizer weekly on surfaces frequently used (i.e. tables, desks, key boards, door handles, remotes, phones).
• Stay home if you may have the flu or feel ill.

• Wet hands with clean, warm water, and apply soap.
• Lather by rubbing hands together, and covering all surfaces and under finger nails.
• Continue rubbing hands together for 20-30 seconds -- sing the ABC's in your head.
• Thoroughly rinse hands under warm water.
• Use paper towels or hand dryers to dry hands.
• If unable to wash hands, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer.