November 09, 2021 LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Northwest Louisiana residents on November 10

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Flu season is here, and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will be holding community flu vaccination clinics throughout Northwest Louisiana on Wednesday, November 10 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at designated parish health units. This will include flu clinics at health units in the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster.
 
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 more than 47% of Louisianans are fully vaccinated against COVID and nearly 53%, almost 2.6 million people, have taken at least one dose of the COVID vaccine.
 
Community flu and COVID 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.
 

The flu vaccination clinics for Northwest Louisiana residents will take place Wednesday, November 10, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the following locations:

  • Bienville Parish Health Unit: 1285 Pine St., Suite 102, Arcadia, LA 71001
  • Bossier Parish Health Unit: 3022 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, LA 71112
  • Caddo Parish Health Unit: 1035 Creswell Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101
  • Claiborne Parish Health Unit: 624 W. Main St., Homer, LA 71040
  • DeSoto Parish Health Unit: 113 Jefferson St., Mansfield, LA 71052
  • Natchitoches Parish Health Unit: 625 Bienville St., Natchitoches, LA 71457
  • Red River Parish Health Unit: 2015 Red Oak Road, Coushatta, LA 71019
  • Sabine Parish Health Unit: 1230 W. Louisiana Ave., Many, LA 71449
  • Webster Parish Health Unit: 1200 Homer Road, Minden, LA 71055
Cost
 
There is no cost for a flu or COVID 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.

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein

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