# Flu shot reminder on WhatsApp

> A yearly WhatsApp reminder to book your flu shot when the season starts, and a nudge on the day of the appointment. One for you, one for the kids. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/flu-shot (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- Every autumn, to book: "Every year on 1 October at 9am remind me to book my flu shot"
- On the day: "Remind me on 14 November at 8am flu shot at the pharmacy at 12:30pm"
- For the kids: "Every year on 15 September at 9am remind me to book flu shots for the kids"

A flu shot reminder on WhatsApp is a yearly message as flu season starts, telling you to book your shot, or jab, before the winter rush. With Mindie, send "every year on 1 October at 9am remind me to book my flu shot" and it comes back every autumn.

The flu shot is a once-a-year job with no fixed date, which makes it easy to forget. By the time someone at work is off sick, appointments are harder to get and the season is already under way.

## When to be reminded

- **When the season's shots become available,** to book early.
- **The morning of the appointment,** with the time and place.
- **For the whole family,** a separate reminder for kids or a parent you help.

## Why it gets missed

- **There's no set date.** It drifts from "soon" to "too late".
- **Clinics get busy** once flu is in the news.
- **Family schedules differ,** so one person remembers and the rest don't.

## Habits that help

- **Book everyone together** if your pharmacy or clinic allows it.
- **Pair it with another yearly task,** like your [annual physical](/reminders/annual-physical).
- **Note the date you had it,** in case you're asked later.

## How Mindie handles it

Send the yearly reminder once with the date that fits your flu season. Add a one-off for the appointment when it's booked. Mindie sends both in your timezone and can sync them to Google Calendar or Outlook.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It isn't medical advice.** Whether and when to get a flu shot is for your doctor or pharmacist.
- **It doesn't book appointments** or contact clinics.
- **It only messages you.** For family members, the reminder is to you, so you can book for them.

## FAQ

### When should the reminder go off?
When flu shots become available where you live, often early autumn. Your pharmacy or doctor can tell you when they start.

### Can Mindie tell me if I should get one?
No. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the flu shot is right for you.

### I'm in Australia. Does the yearly date work?
Yes. Pick the date that fits your flu season, such as March or April, and Mindie repeats it every year.

### Can I set the date the clinic gave me?
Yes. Send the date and time, and ask for a reminder the day before, so you can plan around it.

### Can I set reminders for my whole family?
Yes. Set one reminder for everyone, or a separate one for each person. Your doctor can tell you who should have one.

## Related
- [Annual physical reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/annual-physical)
- [Child vaccination reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/child-vaccination)
- [Doctor appointment reminder](https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/doctor-appointment)
- [Medication Reminders for Ageing Parents: A Caregiver's Guide](https://www.getmindie.app/blog/medication-reminders-for-parents)