UR Medicine Thompson Health has scheduled six community flu clinics in the region.
The vaccine is administered to those 9 and older at these clinics. There is also a high-dose flu vaccine for those 65 and older. This contains an additional antigen designed to create a stronger immune response for the recipient.
The schedule is as follows:
• Thursday, Sept. 18, noon to 4 p.m. at Thompson Health Canandaigua Urgent Care, 699 S. Main St., Canandaigua
• Thursday, Sept. 25, 3 to 6 p.m., Farmington Town Hall, 1000 County Road 8, Farmington
• Monday, Sept. 29, 3 to 6 p.m., Hopewell Fire Station #2, 4018 Routes 5 & 20, Canandaigua
• Wednesday, Oct. 8, 3 to 6 p.m., Thompson Health Farmington Urgent Care, 1160 Corporate Drive, Farmington
• Monday, Oct. 13, 3 to 6 p.m., Veterans Park, 6910 Routes 5 & 20, Bloomfield
• Wednesday, Oct. 15, 3 to 6 p.m., Victor Fire Department, 34 Maple Ave., Victor
The flu shots are free to patients with insurance (patients must present an insurance card at the time of the visit). The self-pay cost for those without insurance is $45, and $80 for the high-dose vaccine (cash, check, MasterCard, or Visa). Call 585-924-1550 for more information.
Submitted by Anne Johnston.
