CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine F.F. Thompson Hospital will hold several public flu clinics in a number of locations over the next several weeks.
Administered to those 9 and older at these clinics, the standard 2020-2021 vaccine provides protection against four flu viruses, including H3N2 and H1N1. “With so much focus on COVID-19 this year, it’s important not to lose sight of influenza and the importance of getting your annual vaccination. The flu vaccine helps keep you and your community protected. Now more than ever, this protection is critical,” said Thompson Health Director of Infection Prevention Kristen Bloom.
This year there is a high-dose flu vaccine for those 65 and older. This contains additional antigen designed to create a stronger immune response in the person getting the vaccine. The high-dose vaccine protects against four flu viruses and will be available in limited quantities at the clinics and at Canandaigua Medical Group Pharmacy, 335 Parrish St. in Canandaigua, as well as through a number of primary care physicians.
Masks are required at the clinics, and the schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday, Sept. 23, 3-6:30 p.m., Fishers Fire Department, 380 High St. in Victor
- Thursday, Sept. 24, 3-6:30 p.m., Farmington Urgent Care, 1160 Corporate Drive in Farmington
- Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3-6:30 p.m., Shortsville Fire Department, 5 Sheldon St. in Shortsville
- Wednesday, Oct. 14, 3-6:30 p.m., Newark Urgent Care, 800 West Miller St. in Newark
- Thursday, Oct. 15, 3-6:30 p.m., Canandaigua Emergency Squad, 233 N. Pearl St. in Canandaigua
- Monday, Oct. 19, 3-6:30 p.m., Farmington Town Hall, 1000 County Road 8 in Farmington
- Wednesday, Oct. 21, 3-6:30 p.m., Victor Fire Department, 34 Maple Ave. in Victor
- Monday, Oct. 26, 3-6:30 p.m., Veterans Park, 6910 Routes 5 & 20 in Bloomfield
- Wednesday, Oct. 28, 3-6:30 p.m., Hopewell Fire Station #2, 4018 Routes 5 and 20 in Hopewell
- Thursday, Oct. 29, 3-6:30 p.m., Canandaigua Urgent Care, 699 S. Main St. in Canandaigua
As a courtesy, Thompson Health will bill Medicare, MVP products, BlueCross BlueShield products and commercial insurances. Patients must present an insurance card at the time of the visit. The self-pay cost is $40 and $75 for the high-dose vaccine (cash, check, MasterCard or Visa). Call (585) 924-1510 for more information.