A closer look at Tri-Immune
Searching for a Tri-Immune injection near you usually starts with one question: what is it, exactly?
At Luke's Well, a nurse-owned clinic in Scottsburg, IN, it's a quick shot that combines vitamin C, glutathione, and zinc. It takes a few minutes and costs $30.
This is a plain walkthrough of what's in it, who tends to get it, and what the visit looks like.
The basics
What is a Tri-Immune shot?
A Tri-Immune shot is a vitamin injection given into a muscle. It combines three ingredients in one dose, which is where the "tri" comes from. You may also see it called the Tri-Immune Boost or an immune support shot. It's all the same thing.
We want to be straight about what it is and isn't. It's a nutrient injection some people choose as part of their wellness routine during cold and flu season.
Important to know: A Tri-Immune injection isn't a vaccine, it doesn't replace one, and it can't promise you won't get sick.
What's inside
What's in a Tri-Immune injection?
Three ingredients, each with its own job. Here's what each one does in the body.
Vitamin C
Plays a role in normal immune function, and your body doesn't store much of it.
Glutathione
An antioxidant your body makes naturally in its cells.
Zinc
A mineral involved in normal immune function and cell growth.
Our team can explain the ingredients in more detail and answer any questions before you decide.
Common reasons
Who tends to get a Tri-Immune shot?
People come in for different reasons. A few of the most common:
- Before or after travel, especially flights and crowded airports.
- During a stretch when someone in the house is sick.
- Fall and winter, as general seasonal support.
- As a simple add-on to a vitamin routine they already have.
Some people come in once. Others add it to a regular routine. Neither is better, and it depends on your health history and what feels useful to you.
If you're not sure it fits, just ask us.
Your appointment
What is the visit like?
It's a short, low-key appointment. We'll ask about your health history, medications, supplements, and any allergies, and answer your questions.
If an injection is appropriate for you, a member of our nursing team gives it into the muscle. The injection itself takes just a few minutes.
Some people have mild soreness where the shot was given. Responses vary, and we can't promise a noticeable change. We'll help you set realistic expectations before you start.
Finding the right fit
Not sure it's the right fit?
A Tri-Immune shot is one of four vitamin injections we offer.
If you mostly feel worn down and tired, a B12 or vitamin D injection may be a better starting point, and our post on why you might be always tired explains the difference.
If you're looking for something more involved, our Immune Defense IV is a longer visit, and you can see every option on our IV infusion therapy page .
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered.
Does a Tri-Immune shot prevent colds or the flu?
No, and we don't claim it does. It's a nutrient injection some people choose as part of their wellness routine. It isn't a vaccine and isn't a treatment for any illness.
Is a Tri-Immune injection the same as a flu shot?
No. They're different things. A flu shot is a vaccine, and a Tri-Immune injection is a combination of vitamin C, glutathione, and zinc.
How long does it take?
The injection takes a few minutes. Plan a little extra time for your health history and questions.
How often can I get one?
It depends on your needs. We'll talk through a schedule that makes sense for you, whether that's once or as part of a regular routine.
Is it right for everyone?
Not always. Tell us about your health conditions, medications, supplements, and allergies, and we'll let you know whether it's appropriate. Medical suitability is required.
How much does it cost?
Tri-Immune is $30 per injection.
