Sanford offers flu vaccinations in the Fargo metro

(Fargo, ND) -- Sanford Health is offering several options to get the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination. Patients will have the option to also get the COVID-19 vaccination at the same time.

Drive through vaccination events will be offered to adults and children at the Fargodome on Saturday, September 18th and Saturday, October 2nd, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Appointments are needed to control the flow of traffic. Patients must make an appointment by going to My Sanford Chart or by calling 1-877-701-0779. There will be multiple lanes for vehicles and those walking, biking or using public transportation.

Sanford will also host an indoor vaccination event at the Fargodome on Thursday, September 30th, from 5 to 7 p.m. Patients must make an appointment by going to My Sanford Chart or by calling 1-877-701-0779. The nasal mist flu vaccine will not be available at the blitzes.

Sanford Southpointe Clinic, 2400 32nd Ave. S., Fargo, is hosting a vaccination event for adults and children on Saturday, October 9th, and Saturday, October 30th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Patients must make an appointment by going to My Sanford Chart or by calling 1-877-701-0779.

Flu vaccinations are now available at all Fargo metro Sanford primary care clinics by appointment only. In addition, all Sanford specialty care clinics are also offering vaccinations this year. Patients will be offered the flu vaccine during any regular Sanford visit. Patients must make an appointment by going to My Sanford Chart or by calling 1-877-701-0779.

The nasal mist flu vaccine will not be available at the vaccination events. COVID-19 vaccines will also be available the same time as the flu vaccinations. The Pfizer COVID-19 is available for individuals 12 years of age and older. The second dose of the vaccine should be received 21 days after the first dose. Patients will be asked to wear facemasks and follow social distancing guidelines. If you don’t have a face mask, Sanford will provide one for you.

For more information on how to get a flu shot, click here.