Thompson Adds Two More Flu Clinics to Schedule

CANANDAIGUA – UR Medicine Thompson Health has added two more community flu clinics to the schedule first announced in September.

The newly announced clinics are:

• Bloomfield Veterans Park, 6910 Routes 5 & 20, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 3-6 p.m.
• Naples Ambulance, 199 N. Main St., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 3-6 p.m.

Administered to those 9 and older at these clinics, the standard 2024-2025 vaccine provides protection against three flu virus strains. There also is a high-dose flu vaccine for those 65 and older. This contains additional antigen designed to create a stronger immune response for the recipient.

The previously announced clinics remaining are:

• Newark Urgent Care, Unit 11 at 800 West Miller St., Friday, Oct. 11, 3-7 p.m.
• Canandaigua Urgent Care, 699 S. Main St., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 3-7 p.m.
• Farmington Urgent Care, 1160 Corporate Drive, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 3-7 p.m.

The flu shots are free to patients with insurance (patients must present an insurance card at the time of the visit). The self-pay cost for those without insurance is $45, and $80 for the high-dose vaccine (cash, check, MasterCard, or Visa).  Visit www.ThompsonHealth.com/flu or call 585-924-1510 for more information.