The City of St. Joseph Health Department has announced it plans to host its annual free flu clinic later this month.

According to a news release, the clinic will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 at the REC Center located at 2791 SW Parkway. It will start at 9 a.m. and run until noon or until supplies run out.

The health department said, Buchanan County residents 18 and older, who are not pregnant are encouraged to attend. Participants are asked to wear a shirt that allows access to the shoulder area, where the vaccine will be administered. Those who have privately provided health insurance, Medicare or Missouri HealthNet are asked to present their card at clinic registration. No out of pocket expense will be charged for the vaccine.

The health department said it is only offering drive-up service to those with mobility issues. Patrons of the flu clinic will park in the REC Center parking lot, enter the building, and go through stations for paperwork, screening, and the shot.

No services will be provided at the Health Department, 904 S 10th St, on the day of the flu clinic but will resume on Monday, October 16th.