Sanford Detroit Lakes Now Offering Influenza Vaccine
Sanford Health Detroit Lakes, 1245 Washington Ave., is now offering the influenza (flu) vaccination to patients 6 months and older. In addition, all Sanford specialty care clinics are also offering vaccinations, and patients will be offered the flu vaccine during any regular Sanford visit.
A flu vaccine at Sanford Health can protect the public from getting sick and protecting the people around them. The CDC recommends annual flu vaccines for everyone 6 months and older, especially those at higher risk of complications including pregnant women, older adults and young children.
Sanford Detroit Lakes will be hosting flu vaccine events from 9-11:30 a.m. on the following days:
Saturday, Sept. 30
Saturday, Oct. 7
Saturday, Oct. 14
Saturday, Oct. 21
Saturday, Oct. 28
Patients can call 218-846-2000 to schedule an appointment. In addition, several Sanford clinic locations will be holding individual flu vaccine events. Find an event near you at sanfordhealth.org.
The monovalent COVID-19 booster vaccine, as well as the RSV vaccine/immunization, will be available at Sanford clinics in the coming weeks. More information on these preventive options will be sent at a later date.
Patients can get a flu vaccine at their primary care clinic or by scheduling an appointment through My Sanford Chart.