Several Essentia Health Clinics Available For Walk-In Flu And COVID-19 Vaccines
The new year has brought warmer temperatures but also continued incidents of influenza and COVID-19, which remain prevalent across North Dakota. And while we might traditionally think of the respiratory virus season peaking between December and February, flu activity can last into May.
It’s not too late to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines, and the following Essentia Health clinics across North Dakota accept walk-ins:
Essentia Health-Casselton Clinic at 5 Ninth Ave. N.
Essentia Health-West Acres Clinic at 3902 13th Ave. S.
Essentia Health-45th Street Clinic at 4476 31st Ave. S.
Essentia Health-52nd Avenue Clinic at 4110 51st Ave. S.
Essentia Health-Osgood Clinic at 4622 40th Ave. S.
Essentia Health-West Fargo Clinic at 1401 13th Ave. E.
Essentia Health-Hankinson Clinic at 501 Main Ave. S.
Essentia Health-Jamestown Clinic at 2430 20th St. SW.
Essentia Health-Lisbon Clinic at 819 Main St.
Essentia Health-Valley City Clinic at 132 Fourth Ave. NE.
Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic at 275 11th St. S.
You do not need to schedule an appointment or wait for a wellness visit with your primary care provider to get vaccinated. Flu and COVID-19 shots can be administered at the same time if you are eligible. Flu vaccines are recommended for anyone 6 months of age and older and are covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance.
COVID-19 and the flu are both highly contagious illnesses that can lead to serious complications, especially among vulnerable populations. Vaccinations are one of the safest and most effective tools in preventing the spread of these illnesses, reducing severe cases and saving lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other federal agencies, closely monitor the safety of all vaccines.
Whether it’s the flu vaccine, COVID-19 booster shots or other recommended vaccines, each one plays a vital role in safeguarding our community’s health.