Flu shots available at PHD Clinics

The Panhandle Health District is offering drive-thru flu clinics in three locations: Hayden, 8500 N. Atlas Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 6; Sandpoint, Travers Park 2102 Pine St., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 6; St. Maries, Cormana Building 1101 Idaho Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5.

PHD staff are offering adult vaccines and high-dose vaccines for seniors at the drive-thru clinics. For pediatric flu vaccines, call to schedule an appointment at the clinic nearest you.

"This fall and winter, PHD expects that both the flu virus and COVID-19 will be circulating, so it’s important for everyone to take precautions to protect themselves and others," according to a press release.

In Idaho, there were five influenza-related deaths in the 2020-2021 season, PHD reported.

Info: panhandlehealthdistrict.org.