Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and others from serious illness during flu season. The flu vaccine helps reduce the risk of severe complications such as pneumonia, hospitalization, and missed work, school, and other activities.
Riverwood Healthcare Center is offering flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics to the public by appointment at the following community clinic locations and times:
Aitkin Clinic: Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Garrison Clinic: Thursdays, Oct. 8 and 15, 9 a.m. to noon
McGregor Clinic: Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13 and 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To schedule a vaccine appointment, call Riverwood at 218-927-2157 and specify which vaccine you would like to receive. Please have your health insurance information available when you call. The full vaccine clinic schedule is available at www.RiverwoodHealthcare.org.
Vaccines will also be available during scheduled primary care visits this fall for patients and their significant others. Following the community clinic dates, flu and COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be available through nurse visits at any Riverwood clinic.
Did you know?
Flu outbreaks in Minnesota typically occur between December and April. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop, making early vaccination an important step in staying protected throughout the season.
For older adults and those with weakened immune systems, the response to vaccines may be slower or less robust, but vaccination still offers important protection against serious illness.
For more information about flu symptoms, prevention, and treatment, visit the Minnesota Department of Health or talk with your Riverwood primary care provider.