Flu Vaccine Appointments Now Available at CentraCare for Ages 6 Months and Older

Drive-thru clinics available on select Saturdays in St. Cloud. Convenient curbside care: receive your flu shot without leaving your car.

Scheduling an appointment for the flu vaccine is now available at CentraCare for everyone age 6 months and older. Flu season will be upon us soon, and getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and those around you.

CentraCare is offering several dedicated flu clinics and drive-thru events. Schedule your appointment online at centracare.com/flu-vaccine-clinics or call CentraCare Connect at 320-200-3200.

A drive-thru flu-only vaccine clinic will be offered on select Saturdays at CentraCare - Plaza in St. Cloud (Meadows Entrance). When arriving for an appointment at a drive-thru location, patients stay in their vehicle and a nurse comes to them.

• Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Drive-thru clinics are for ages 6 months and up. Appointments are preferred. Call 320-200-3200 to schedule.

This year, CentraCare is offering Fluad, an influenza vaccine for patients 65 years of age and older. Fluad will be available at drive-thru vaccine clinics.

Every season, the flu vaccine is updated to protect against the influenza viruses that are found to be the most common during the upcoming season. In addition, immune protection declines over time; the annual flu shot boosts your immunity each year. After receiving the influenza vaccine, it takes about two weeks for your body to develop immunity to protect against the influenza virus.

We encourage everyone, particularly those in high-risk groups, to get vaccinated by the end of October. By getting vaccinated now before peak illnesses season, you not only protect yourself against viruses found to be most common during the upcoming season, but also help safeguard your family, friends and community from illness.

Stay healthy and be prepared this season. Schedule your flu vaccination appointment today!

More information: Answers to 5 Common Flu Vaccine Questions