Fargo Cass Public Health will offer flu shots to high-risk individuals during the first three weeks of November.
High-risk patients are those more likely than the average person to suffer severe complications from the flu. Those eligible for flu shots are:
- People over age 65.
- People with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart disease and lung disease.
- People with suppressed immune systems.
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- Pregnant women.
"If you fall into one of these groups, please make an appointment today for a flu shot," said Ruth Bachmeier, director of nursing at Fargo Cass Public Health. "We have plenty of vaccine for high-risk patients, and the shot is the best way to protect yourself from dangerous complications of the flu."
Fargo Cass Public Health encourages high-risk individuals who live in Fargo to go to one of two clinics in the city limits:
- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Cross Roads Senior Center, 2525 17th Ave S. Call (701) 298-3976 for an appointment.
- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at the NP Depot, 701 Main Ave. Call (701) 232-7936 for an appointment.
High-risk residents who live outside the city can take advantage of clinics throughout Cass County, including in West Fargo, Horace, Harwood, Gardner, Casselton and Kindred.
For a list of these and all other clinics scheduled, call (701) 241-1360 or visit the city of Fargo's Web site at www.cityoffargo.com ..
Fargo Cass Public Health expects to offer flu shots to the general public in mid-November. Information on these clinics will be announced next month.
