Flu vaccine available in Public Health Clinic

Flu season will soon get underway in Mesa County. The flu vaccine is available at Mesa County Public Health for anyone in the community ages six months old and older. Our Public Health Clinic is hosting several convenient options to get the flu vaccine this year.

Senior flu vaccine clinic for 65+

• 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Friday, September 27
• Refreshments provided

Drive-thru flu vaccine clinic

• 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Saturday, October 5

Walk-ins accepted every Thursday in October

• 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, October 3
• Thursday, October 10
• Thursday, October 17
• Thursday, October 24
• Thursday, October 31

These flu vaccine clinics are happening at the Health and Human Services Building at 510 29 ½ Road. No appointments are needed.  Just bring your ID and insurance card. For those without insurance, we will work with you so cost does not need to be a barrier. If these times do not work, call 970-248-6906 to schedule an appointment.

Flu background

Influenza, or flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, fatigue, body aches, and headache. Flu season typically runs from October through May, with cases typically peaking in January and February.  The best way to protect yourself from the flu this fall and winter is to get vaccinated. It’s a safe and effective way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and healthy. Every year the flu changes, so you need an updated version of the vaccine to ensure your body develops immunity to the most recent strain of the virus. After vaccination, it takes about two weeks for the body to develop an immune response.