Flu vaccine is available at Mayo Clinic Health System. Flu vaccine clinics have been scheduled from 1 to 7:30 Oct. 8 on the fifth floor of the clinic; and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 10, in the Anticoag Clinic, located on the first floor of the medical center across from the Ambulatory Surgery Unit. Appointments are required for all clinics and can be made by calling 507-668-2041.
To schedule an appointment to receive the flu vaccine outside of these clinic dates, you must make an appointment by calling 507-668-2041. If you already have an appointment with your provider, you can ask to receive the flu vaccine at that time. Flu vaccine is also available at Express Care within Albert Lea’s Hy-Vee for those 12 and older. No appointment is necessary at Express Care. Flu vaccine is covered by most insurance.
Flu vaccine clinic dates at other MCHS locations:
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Kiester: Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made at 507-294-3693.• Mayo Clinic Health System in Lake Mills: Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made at 641-592-2361.
• Mayo Clinic Health System in New Richland: Oct. 13, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made at 507-465-3216.
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Wells: Oct. 15 and 29, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made at 507-553-6341.
Getting immunized is the single best way to help stop the spread of influenza. The Centers for Disease Control recommends everyone 6 months and older receive the flu vaccine unless they have a valid contraindication.