Cape Girardeau County Health Center releases flu shot clinic schedule

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center released its flu shot clinic schedule for the fall.

Flu season occurs in the fall and winter. While influenza viruses spread year-round, most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, but activity can last as late as May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Flu shots cost $20. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. Several of the clinics are drive through clinics.

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health center began scheduling appointments for flu immunizations on Oct. 1. Flu and pneumonia immunizations are available Monday through Friday during normal business hours. They will bill Medicare and Medicaid. Nurses are available to come out to cars if someone has difficulty walking.

Tuesday, Oct. 12
Drive Thru Clinic
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cape Girardeau Public Health Center
1121 Linden
Cape Girardeau, MO

Thursday, Oct. 14
Drive Thru Clinic
2-6 p.m.
Fruitland Fire Station
273 US Highway 61
Fruitland, MO

Monday, Oct. 18
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jackson Civic Center
381 Deerwood Drive
Jackson, MO

Tuesday, Oct. 19
Drive Thru Clinic
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cape Girardeau Public Health Center
1121 Linden
Cape Girardeau, MO

Wednesday, Oct. 20
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Delta Community Center
211 E. State Street
Delta, MO

Friday, Oct. 22
Drive Thru Clinic
noon – 6 p.m.
Cape Girardeau Fire Station #2
378 S. Mt. Auburn Road
Cape Girardeau, MO

Tuesday, Oct. 26
Drive Thru Clinic
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cape Girardeau Public Health Center
1121 Linden
Cape Girardeau, MO

Thursday, Oct. 28
Drive Thru Clinic
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Gordonville Fire Station
711 Hwy. Z
Gordonville, MO

Friday, Oct. 29
Drive Thru Clinic
noon – 6 p.m.
Jackson Fire Station
525 S. Hope
Jackson, MO

Tuesday, Nov. 2
Drive Thru Clinic
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cape Girardeau Public Health Center
1121 Linden
Cape Girardeau, MO

Tuesday, Nov. 9
Drive Thru Clinic
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cape Girardeau Public Health Center
1121 Linden
Cape Girardeau, MO

Tuesday, Nov. 16
Drive Thru Clinic
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cape Girardeau Public Health Center
1121 Linden
Cape Girardeau, MO

Call 573-335-7846 ext. 3 for more information. Walk-in services are not available due to COVID-19.