Free Flu Shots in Public Health Clinic
Starting Monday, Oct. 7: Flu shots will be available for uninsured/underinsured people by same-day appointment at LFCHD’s Public Health Clinic, 650 Newtown Pike. Please call 859-288-2483 to make an appointment; walk-ins will not be accepted in the Public Health Clinic.
Flu Information
The seasonal flu shot is recommended for all people ages 6 months and older and is especially important for people at the highest risk of serious complications from the flu: infants and young children, pregnant women, anyone with underlying medical conditions and adults 50 and older.
Lexington had 3,808 lab-confirmed flu cases and 10 flu-related deaths in the 2023-24 flu season. About 80% of the cases were in people who were not vaccinated.
“The annual flu shot remains the best way to fight flu to protect yourself, your family and everyone around you each fall and winter,” LFCHD spokesperson Kevin Hall said.
In addition to helping prevent you from getting sick with flu, a flu shot can reduce the severity of your illness if you do get flu and reduce your risk of a flu-associated hospitalization.
ARCHIVED: Oct. 3 Free Flu Shot Clinic
Thank you for visiting our page to register for your free flu shot 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Fayette Mall (the interior entrance of Dillard’s). Pre-registration is not required but is encouraged for this one-day event. The high-dose vaccine for ages 65 and older will also be available at this year’s event in limited quantities.
You can register here: REGISTRATION HAS NOW CLOSED!
Important Notes
- When you arrive, please be prepared to provide the name of each person registered to receive a flu shot.
- Do not wear long-sleeve or tight-fitting clothing/tops since the vaccine will be given in your upper arm.
- The COVID-19 vaccine will NOT be available at this special clinic.
- Please stay home if you have had a fever within the past 24 hours or recently tested positive for COVID-19, flu, RSV or any other respiratory illnesses.
Flu Information
The seasonal flu shot is recommended for all people ages 6 months and older and is especially important for people at the highest risk of serious complications from the flu: infants and young children, pregnant women, anyone with underlying medical conditions and adults 50 and older.
Lexington had 3,808 lab-confirmed flu cases and 10 flu-related deaths in the 2023-24 flu season. About 80% of the cases were in people who were not vaccinated.
“The annual flu shot remains the best way to fight flu to protect yourself, your family and everyone around you each fall and winter,” LFCHD spokesperson Kevin Hall said.
In addition to helping prevent you from getting sick with flu, a flu shot can reduce the severity of your illness if you do get flu and reduce your risk of a flu-associated hospitalization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any cost for the flu shot this year?
You may receive a free flu shot at our special one-day event on Oct. 3.
Is there information about time between COVID-19 vaccine and yearly flu shot?
The flu and COVID-19 vaccines may be administered without regard to timing of other vaccines. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/covid-19-vaccines-us.html#Coadministration
Will high-dose vaccine for adults over 65 years of age be available at the event?
High-dose vaccine will be available at this year’s event in limited quantities. The CDC now recommends the high-dose flu vaccine for people over 65 years of age.
What age group can get the flu vaccine being given at the event?
The flu vaccine that we are giving at this year’s event is approved for people 6 months of age and older.
How will you use the information I provide?
The personal information we collect is needed to communicate with you for scheduling purposes and to document your receipt of the flu vaccine. We collect demographic information, which is used by our epidemiologists without your personal information attached, to give us information about who attends our events so that we may better serve you in years to come. We do not share any personal information that is protected by HIPAA.
For more information about the flu vaccine, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/keyfacts.htm.