GFPH schedules October flu, COVID vaccine clinics

Grand Forks Public Health  will offer both influenza and COVID-19 vaccines Wednesdays in October. The clinics will be held at Grand Forks Public Health, 151 S 4^th St, Suite N301, from 12:00–4:00 p.m. 

“As we head into fall and winter seasons, it’s time to think about flu and COVID-19 risks. With the cooler weather, we begin to spend more time indoors, and this means there is more opportunity for diseases to spread. In addition, flu season is approaching,” said Dr. Joel Walz, Grand Forks Public Health Officer. “To protect against these two threats, we strongly recommend that community members 6 months and older get their annual flu vaccine and get the new bivalent COVID-19 booster when eligible.” 

COVID-19 vaccine is free of charge, no insurance is necessary. For influenza vaccine, insurance will be billed. Insurances accepted at GFPH include Medicare Part B, ND Medicaid, Sanford, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Flu vaccine will also be available for those who are uninsured or underinsured at no-cost.  

To pre-register for your vaccines at the clinics in October, call GFPH at 701-787-8100.  GFPH is located at 151 S 4th Street, Suite N301. Appointments are available for routine vaccinations. For information about COVID-19 vaccines, please visit www.grandforksgov.com/vaccine.

How to get an Influenza and COVID-19 vaccine:

1. Pre-register by calling 701-787-8100,
   GFPH, 151 S 4^th St, Suite N301, Grand Forks
   Walk-in clinics offered Wednesdays in October, pre-registration is preferred
   By appointment Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
2. Use the North Dakota vaccine site to find a clinic near you: www.ndvax.org.
3. Check for vaccine appointments using the Vaccine Finder: www.vaccines.gov.
4. Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.

How to get a COVID-19 test:

1. Walk in at the Grand Forks Public Health UND Fritz Pollard Jr. Athletic Center Monday-Friday, 7-11 a.m., www.grandforksgov.com/covidtesting.
2. Check with your insurance company about ways to get free rapid testing from pharmacies.
3. Find a testing option near you through the state’s Testing & Care page.

(GFPH release)