Fayette County health department to begin providing flu shots next week

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is helping people get an early start fighting the flu.

The health department will offer flu shots at its Public Health Clinic starting Monday, October 1.

The clinic will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

The location is 650 Newtown Pike.

No appointment is necessary, and the cost for a flu shot is $30, according to the department.

A high-dose vaccine is available for $49 for ages 65 and older. Medicaid/Medicare, cash, checks, credit cards and most insurance plans are accepted.

The health department will also provide free flu shots at special one-day-only clinic 12-6 p.m. October 11 at the 650 Newtown Pike location.