Starting Thursday, Jan. 13, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is reducing the cost of a flu shot to $20 at its two public health clinics, 805A Newtown Circle and 2433 Regency Road. Appointments are not necessary, and Medicaid, Medicare B, cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.
The Public Health Clinic North at 805A Newtown Circle is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. The Public Health Clinic South at 2433 Regency Road is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday; and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday.
Fayette County currently has 88 confirmed cases of the flu, including 38 cases in children. A flu shot is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older.
“Flu activity is now widespread throughout Kentucky, and we want as many as people as possible to get a flu vaccine this winter,” said health department spokesman Kevin Hall. “The health department has given out about 7,000 flu vaccines already this season, and we still have plenty more shots available.”
For additional information, find the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department on Facebook, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/LFCHD, call the flu hotline at 288-7529 or visit www.lexflucrew.com.
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