Say "Boo to the Flu" with Sanford Health

FILE – In this Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, a patient receives an influenza vaccine in Mesquite, Texas. Amid all the focus on COVID-19 vaccinations, U.S. health experts have another plea: Don’t skip your flu shot. With U.S. schools and businesses reopened, international travel resuming and far less masking this fall, flu is likely to make a comeback. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

by: Morgan DeVries

Posted: Oct 12, 2023 / 04:02 PM CDT

Updated: Oct 12, 2023 / 04:03 PM CDT

NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — Coming soon to Bismarck and Dickinson is a Boo to the Flu event.

According to a news release, parents can keep their kids safe simply by saying boo to the flu and getting the flu vaccination.

Both events are happening through Sanford Health on Saturday, October 28.

In Bismarck, it’s at the Sanford Children’s Campus, Building A from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. CST In Dickinson, it’s at the Sanford Health West Dickinson Clinic, Children’s Clinic from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. MST.

Appointments are required. For those in Bismarck, call (701) 323-5437. For those in Dickinson, call (701) 456-6004.

This event is for kids six months to 18 years, not only will they get their flu vaccine, but they can also go trick-or-treating at the event.

COVID-19 vaccines will also be available for kids 12 and older.

Masks are required for everyone who attends.

You can get more information here, use keywords: Boo to the Flu.