(Atlantic, Iowa) — Officials with Cass Health, in Atlantic, they are now offering and administering seasonal vaccines for influenza and COVID. 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. Patients wanting a COVID booster can receive the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine 2024-2025 Formula. 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 Saturday, October 5^th from 10 am to 2 pm. The drive-thru will once again be in the curved driveway on 10^th 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 Tuesday, October 8^th 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 October 15^th and at the Griswold school on October 16^th. Parents who wish to have their child immunized at school must return the consent form to the school by September 30^th. For more information, please contact your school nurse for details and required paperwork or visit casshealth.org/vaccines.

Patients can also make an appointment to receive seasonal vaccines at Cass Health clinics in Anita, Griswold, and Massena. For more information or to schedule any appointments for seasonal vaccines, please call Cass Health at 712-243-2850.