Fall is in the air and with everyone starting to do more things together indoors, the return of colds and flu is inevitable.

With that in mind, Essentia Health says now is the time to start thinking about your annual flu shot. However, they're doing more than just reminding people about flu shots, they're making it very easy to get it done.

Essentia Health announced that beginning Monday, September 25, their pharmacies are offering convenient walk-in flu shot options for people 6 years of age and older. They add that flu vaccines are covered by Medicare as well as most commercial and private insurance plans.

Below are a list of dates and locations you and your family can easily receive your flu shot:

  • Monday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Hermantown Pharmacy.
  • Tuesday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Lakeside Pharmacy.
  • Wednesday, September 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Superior Pharmacy.
  • Thursday, September 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-West Duluth Pharmacy.
  • Friday, September 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Lakewalk Pharmacy.
  • Monday, October 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Hermantown Pharmacy.
  • Tuesday, October 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Lakeside Pharmacy.
  • Wednesday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Superior Pharmacy.
  • Thursday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-West Duluth Pharmacy.
  • Friday, October 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Duluth 1st Street Pharmacy.
  • Monday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Hermantown Pharmacy.
  • Tuesday, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Lakeside Pharmacy.
  • Wednesday, October 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Superior Pharmacy.
  • Thursday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-West Duluth Pharmacy.
  • Friday, October 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Essentia Health-Lakewalk Pharmacy.
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Essentia Health reminds everyone visiting for their flu shot to wear short sleeves for easy administration. Those unable to visit a walk-in flu shot clinic can schedule their flu shot by calling your local Essentia pharmacy or by calling their toll-free number at (844) 380-5642.

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