Atlantic, IA—Cass Health is now administering seasonal vaccines for influenza. Flu shots and FluMist are both available, as well as high-dose flu shots for patients over the age of 65. FluMist is an option for patients ages 2 through 49. Walk-ins are welcome during normal Immunization Room hours; all patients should check-in at Registration first. The Immunization Room is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm.

In Atlantic, drive-thru appointments will be available on Wednesday, October 8 from 2 to 6 pm. The drive-thru will once again be in the curved driveway on 10th street, at the top of the staff parking lot (Lot D). Appointments are required for the drive-thru clinic.

The annual Ayzlee’s Family Flu Clinic will be held on Wednesday, October 22 from 5 to 7 pm. This clinic is specifically for young families and will include children’s activities and snacks. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. The event will be held inside the Cass Health Main Entrance.

Cass Health will also be administering flu vaccines, via injection or FluMist, at local schools. A clinic will be held at the Atlantic schools on Tuesday, October 21, and CAM on Thursday, October 16. Parents who wish to have their child immunized at school must return the consent form to the school by Monday, October 6. For more information, please contact your school nurse for details and required paperwork or visit casshealth.org/vaccines.

Patients can also receive seasonal vaccines at Cass Health clinics in Anita, Griswold, and Massena. Walk-ins are welcome, but calling ahead is recommended.

To make an appointment for the drive-thru or Ayzlee’s Family Flu Clinic, please call 712-243-2850.