October 26, 2021 LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Amite area residents on October 27

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Flu season is here, and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will be holding a community flu vaccination clinic in Monroe on Wednesday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Florida Parishes Arena in Amite. This year, the flu shot is more important than ever as COVID-19 remains widespread across the state.
 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that it is safe, effective and efficient for people to get their flu shots at the same time as they are receiving their COVID-19 vaccination or booster doses. Currently, the CDC reports that 46% of Louisianans are fully vaccinated against COVID and 52%, more than 2.4 million people, have taken at least one dose of the COVID vaccine.
 
Community flu clinics are open to the public, and walk-ups are welcome. Wear short or loose-fitting sleeves and, if you have it, bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card. If you are unable to attend this event, the flu shot is currently widely available at doctor’s offices, pharmacies and parish health units.
 
 
 
 
Cost
 
There is no cost for a flu shot. Bring your private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card if you have it. Your insurance will be billed.
 
Stop the spread
 
The everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of flu are the same as those that help prevent the spread of COVID-19:
 
Flu shot facts
 
For more information
 

Surgeon General Ralph L. Abraham, M.D.

Interim Secretary Drew Maranto

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