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LDH News
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LDH statement on CDC recommendation to expand eligibility of COVID-19 vaccine to 5-to-11-year-olds
The Louisiana Department of Health is currently reviewing the guidance and underlying information, and will provide formal guidance to vaccine providers for children in Louisiana tomorrow.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Lafourche-Cut-Off Parish area residents on November 3
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.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu, COVID shots to Terrebonne Parish area residents on November 3
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.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to St. James Parish area residents on November 2
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.
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Shot For $100 vaccine incentive program extended to Nov. 30
Effective today, Louisiana's Shot For $100 vaccine incentive program is back - and will extend to November 30 for the general public including college students eligible for the COVID vaccine in Louisiana. Families of 5-to-11-year-olds are now eligible.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to St. Mary Parish area residents on Nov. 1
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.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to St. John Parish area residents on November 1
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.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Grant Parish area residents on October 29
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.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Concordia Parish area residents on October 29
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.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to St. Tammany Parish area residents on October 29
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.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Livingston area residents on October 27
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.
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LDH Office of Public Health providing free flu shots to Ouachita Parish area residents on October 28
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.