Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) reminds the community that receiving an annual flu shot is the best protection against the influenza virus and this year, the flu shot is even more important. FCPH will hold a walk-in flu shot clinic on Friday, October 30, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Flu shots will be available for anyone age 6 months and older. High dose vaccine is available for residents age 65 and older. The flu shot clinic will take place at Fargo Cass Public Health, located at 1240 25th Street South in Fargo. Those who wish to receive a flu shot are asked to bring Medicare or health insurance information to the clinic.
Receiving an annual vaccine is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick with seasonal flu and spreading it to others. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctor visits and missed work and school due to flu. Leslie Rohrich, Fargo Cass Public Health Immunization Coordinator, says, “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illness is especially important this year. By getting a flu shot, we protect not only ourselves from influenza, but others as well.”
Residents are asked to adhere to COVID-19 prevention protocols that will be in place during the flu shot clinic. Those measures include wearing a mask while in the building, maintaining physical distance while waiting in line, utilizing separate entrance/exit doors and staying home if not feeling well.
Learn more about the flu vaccine by visiting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Please call the Fargo Cass Public Health Immunization program at 701.241.8189 with any questions.