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Ruston to host free flu vaccination clinic at sports complex

Saturday, November 14, 2020

The city of Ruston will play host to a free flu vaccination clinic held by the Louisiana Department of Hospitals and the Office of Public Health at the Ruston Sports Complex from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday.

Lincoln Parish Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Kip Franklin said the clinic has a two-fold purpose. Not only will residents be able to get a flu shot, but this will also double as a mass vaccination exercise for when a COVID-19 vaccine is ready for mass consumption.

The exercise is designed as a drive-thru clinic to familarize staff personnel on how to set up and run a point of distribution for coro navirus vaccinations.

The flu shots that will be given on Monday are free and will be administered by nurses from the local health unit.

A flyer released by the LDH says there will be no charge to the patient receiving the flu shot, even if the patient does not have insurance.

However, they do ask that people bring their private insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card if they have one. Even though there are no out-of-pocket costs, the insurance will be billed.

The clinic is open to the public, walk-ups are welcome and LDH asks that patients wear short sleeves or loose-fitting shorts.

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