Free flu shots offered Tuesday in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is helping people fight the flu for free.

The department is offering free flu shots from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 in its Public Health Clinic, 650 Newtown Pike.

No appointment is necessary.

There have been 513 confirmed flu cases in Lexington this season, including 11 deaths. Health officials say flu season peaks in Kentucky in February and can go on through April and May so it’s not too late to get a flu shot.

The seasonal flu shot is recommended for all people ages 6 months and older.

Flu shots are regularly available 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the health department without an appointment for $30 ($49 for a high-dose vaccine for ages 65 and older). Medicaid/Medicare, cash, checks, credit cards and some insurances are accepted.

For questions about the flu shot, call the Public Health Clinic at 859-288-2483 option 2.