Flu season reaching peak; low-cost immunization clinics available through Hennepin County

Hennepin County Public Health is offering low-cost immunizations to people who don’t have health insurance or their insurance does not cover immunizations.

A vaccine is your best defense against many illnesses, including the flu. All are walk-in clinics so no appointments are needed. The clinics will be:

• Bloomington Clinic: Bloomington Division of Health, 1900 W. Old Shakopee Road, March 6 and 20, 3 to 5:30 p.m.
• Brooklyn Center Clinic: Hennepin County’s Brookdale Service Center, 6125 Shingle Creek Road, March 27, 9 to 11 a.m.
• Downtown Minneapolis Clinic: Hennepin Health Services Building, 525 Portland Ave. S., March 2, 8:30 to 11 a.m.

For more information about these clinics, call 612-348-2884 or go to www.hennepin.us/vaccines.

Donations are requested but not required for the immunizations.