The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that anyone over the age of six months obtain a seasonal flu vaccine each year as soon as it offered. This is especially true for people who care for children under age six months and people with health conditions. Due to low effectiveness, nasal spray vaccine has been discontinued this flu season.
Fillmore County Public Health is offering flu shots at the following locations:
• Monday, October 3 from 2-7 p.m. at the Fillmore County Office Building – Room 108, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, Minn.
• Tuesday, October 4 from 9-4 p.m. at the Fillmore County Office Building – Room 108, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, Minn.
The cost of the flu vaccination is $30.00 each. Adults with Medicare Part B and/or Medicare Advantage Plans and both adults and children with a Minnesota Health Care Plan can receive the flu vaccination free of charge if all health insurance cards are presented at the clinic. Vaccine is also available for people without insurance or whose insurance does not cover the cost of vaccine.
To better and more quickly serve you, wear a short sleeve shirt and bring all health insurance cards or payments with you. Additional clinic options may be offered if supply is available. For more information about flu vaccinations, call Fillmore County Public Health at (507) 765-3898.