Community Members Invited to Walk-in ‘Flu Shot Friday’ Events

Community Members Invited to Walk-in 'Flu Shot Friday' Events

Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) is inviting community members to attend walk-in flu shot clinics in October. The first 'Flu Shot Friday' event will take place on October 18, noon - 4 p.m. The second 'Flu Shot Friday' event will take place Friday, October 25, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

10/03/20249:00 a.m.

Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH) is inviting community members to attend walk-in flu shot clinics in October. The first 'Flu Shot Friday' event will take place on October 18, from noonto 4 p.m. The second 'Flu Shot Friday' event will take place Friday, October 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Flu shots will be provided on a walk-in basis for anyone age 6 months and older. High-dose vaccine will be available for individuals 65 years and older. The walk-in clinics will take place in the Oak Room at the main FCPH building, located at 1240 25th Street South, Fargo. Also taking place at FCPH on October 18 is the 'Fall Health Blitz', which will feature the Women's Way breast and cervical cancer screening program, along with additional FCPH services such as blood pressure checks, free Narcan kits and tobacco cessation resources.

Receiving an annual flu vaccine is the best way to reduce flu-related illnesses and the risk of serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. Cheryl Wavrin, FCPH Immunization Coordinator, says, "We're encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against influenza, especially those who are 65 years and older, children younger than 5 years, pregnant people and those with chronic medical conditions like asthma and diabetes."

Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, the spread of flu illness, doctor visits and missed work and school due to flu. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The first and most important step in preventing flu is to get a flu vaccine each year.

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, anyone can get the flu but certain individuals are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick. CDC estimates that flu has resulted in 9.3 million - 41 million illnesses, 100,000 - 710,000 hospitalizations and 4,900 - 51,000 deaths annually in the United States between 2010 and 2023.

Quick Facts:
• 'Flu Shot Friday' events:
o Friday, October 18, noon - 4 p.m.
o Friday, October 25, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• 'Fall Health Blitz':
o Friday, October 18, noon - 4 p.m.

• Appointments are not needed for Flu Shot Friday events or the Fall Health Blitz
• All events will take place at Fargo Cass Public Health, 1240 25th Street South, Fargo
o Look for outdoor signage and enter at the main door (facing east)
• Flu shots will be available for anyone age 6 months and older
• Both regular seasonal and high-dose flu vaccines will be available
• COVID-19 vaccine will be available
• Individuals should bring Medicare or health insurance information if planning to receive a flu shot

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