GRAND FORKS PUBLIC HEALTH OFFERS VACCINES ON WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER

Grand Forks Public Health (GFPH) will offer influenza vaccine on Wednesdays in October, with the addition of the updated COVID booster upon arrival of the vaccine. The clinics are held at Grand Forks Public Health, 151 S 4th St, Suite N301, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. GFPH will announce on social media and news release when the COVID-19 vaccine arrives.

“It’s time to start thinking about protecting ourselves and others from influenza and COVID as we head into fall and winter seasons. As respiratory season approaches, GFPH wants to give the community opportunities to protect themselves and others by getting vaccinated. We are excited to offer “Walk-In Wednesdays”; no appointments are needed; just walk in. For those without insurance or insurance that doesn’t cover flu or COVID, we have vaccine available at no cost,” said Rachel Flores, Immunization Program Manager at GFPH.

For influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, insurance will be billed. Insurances accepted at GFPH include Medicare Part B, ND Medicaid, Sanford, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Flu and COVID vaccines will also be available for uninsured or underinsured at no cost. Medicare Advantage plans are not accepted.

Walk-in clinics are offered Wednesdays in October from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. By appointment on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays, call 701-787-810.