Flu Shot Season is here!

Local pharmacies and clinics are offering influenza vaccination events in coming days. Shots also are available by appointment.

• Fairview Mesaba-Clinic (held at Fairview Plaza)
Pediatric Flu Shot Clinic 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16
General Public flu shot 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 20
General Public flu shot 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 2
General Public flu shot 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 10

• Thrifty White Pharmacy Senior Expo flu shots 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14

• Hibbing Family Medical Clinic Flu shot day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21

• Essentia Health Hibbing Clinic Flu shot clinic 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and Nov. 3

How to protect yourself and others from the flu:
• Get vaccinated.
• Avoid exposure to people who are sick with flu-like illnesses.
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
• Take special care of infants by keeping them from exposure to large crowds when flu is prevalent in the community and avoid close contact between the child and sick family members.
• Don’t share cups or straws.
• Clean commonly touched surfaces often such as door knobs, refrigerator handles, phones and water faucets.
• Don’t smoke near children.

Source: Minnesota Department of Health website / Hibbing Daily Tribune