Fargo Cass Public Health adds additional flu shot clinic

Due to the positive response to last week’s Flu Shot Friday event, Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) will hold an additional walk-in flu shot clinic on Friday, November 6, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 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 FCPH, 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.

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. 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.          

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 i