Sanford Health to Hold Fall Vaccination Events in Watford City

Sanford Health is offering flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccinations to patients 6 months and older.

Vaccines will be provided within the Sanford Watford City Clinic, located at 709 Fourth Ave. NE. on Oct. 11 and Nov. 1 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Appointments are recommended, but not required.

Please call 701-842-3740 or visit mysanfordchart.org to schedule your vaccine visit at one of these special events and learn more about vaccine events happening near you.

Who should receive which vaccine?

• Flu: Adults and children ages six months and older should receive an annual flu vaccination, especially children, pregnant women, and people 65 and older.

• COVID-19: Adults and children ages six months and older should receive an annual COVID-19 vaccination.

• RSV: Adults 75 and older are eligible for the RSV vaccination, as well as adults 60+ with certain risk factors. A single dose is also recommended for pregnant women between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy during September through January to protect babies from severe RSV.

Adults should wear a shirt with sleeves that can easily be rolled up and bring an insurance card as most insurances are accepted.

Now is the perfect time to get your seasonal vaccinations to safely boost your body’s ability to keep you healthy. Regular vaccinations protect you- and those around you – from getting sick.  Every dose makes a difference.

Visit sanfordhealth.org to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines and get answers to commonly asked questions.

The Sanford Bismarck region provides health care to central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. It includes 26 clinics in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Williston and Watford City, as well as a Level II trauma center located in Bismarck.