Health Department announces flu vaccines availability

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Flu season is right around the corner, and the St. Joseph Health Department has now made the influenza immunizations available.

The department is encouraging everyone ages six months and up to get the vaccine.

Insurance is accepted, but not required, and those who have privately provided health
insurance, Medicare or Missouri HealthNet (Medicaid) must provide their card at the
check-in window.

The vaccines are available at the health department clinic from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday, except for the last afternoon of the month.

The City of St. Joseph will also conduct its annual Free Flu Clinic from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 2, at Civic Arena, located at 100 N. 4th St.

The health department said residents and those employed in Buchanan County, ages 19 and older, are encouraged to participate.

For more information regarding the flu and/or COVID-19 vaccine or the upcoming Public Flu Clinic, call 816-271-636.