Otter Tail County Hosts Fergus Falls Flu Clinic January 28, 2026

Otter Tail County Public Health hosted a community flu-shot clinic in Fergus Falls on January 28, 2026 at the Government Services Center, 500 W Fir Avenue, providing influenza vaccination for people ages 6 months and older and high-dose flu vaccine for those 65 and older. The clinic was part of a county effort to reduce the spread of respiratory viruses as cases rose ahead of the holidays.

County public-health materials and social posts confirmed the location and services. An Instagram post from the Public Health Office read, "Public Health Office 500 W Fir Ave Fergus Falls, MN 56537. Public Health offers Flu Vaccines for all ages 6 months and older including High Dose." Fergus Now also listed vaccination clinics at the Government Services Building in Fergus Falls on January 14 and 28, using a naming variant for the same government facility while noting the clinic dates.

Public-health messaging framed the clinics as preventive steps against multiple respiratory threats. A county press release warned that "Flu, COVID-19 and RSV are viruses that spread easily and can cause severe illness" and quoted Otter Tail County Public Health nurse Alisa Beckman: "This is the perfect time to get your vaccines—before all those holiday celebrations begin." The release also cited Minnesota Department of Health guidance: "Flu: Everyone aged 6 months and older should receive an annual flu vaccine."

Fergus Now included broader vaccination guidance alongside the clinic listings: "COVID-19: Individuals aged 6 months and older can receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination is especially important for children under 2, pregnant people, adults 65 and older and those with health conditions that increase the risk of severe illness." The site also noted, "RSV: Infants, pregnant people and older adults who have not previously received RSV immunization are recommended to get vaccinated." Those statements describe recommended vaccines and priority groups but do not specifically state which vaccines were offered at the county-run January clinics.

Local health system Lake Region Healthcare ran separate 2025 fall vaccine clinics offering flu shots and COVID boosters at multiple LRHC sites. LRHC promoted its schedule with the headings "2025 Fall Vaccine Clinics" and "Flu Shot and COVID Booster Clinics," and urged residents, "Five minutes is all it takes! Make your appointment today!" LRHC advised scheduling online by choosing "Family Medicine" and following the prompts. For appointments or questions residents can call LRHC main at 800.439.6424 or the Fergus Falls Main Clinic at 218.739.2221. Other LRHC clinic numbers include Elbow Lake Medical Center 218.685.7300, Morris Medical Center 320.589.4008, Ashby Clinic 218.747.2293, Barnesville Area Clinic 218.354.2111, Battle Lake Clinic 218.864.5283, Evansville Clinic 218.948.2040 and Herman Clinic 320.677.2221. LRHC also reminded readers that if fall clinic dates have passed, "you can receive your shots at any regular visit to any of our clinics. There are also opportunities at local pharmacies."

Practical details remain limited in public notices: county postings and Fergus Now did not list clinic hours for the January events, nor did sources specify cost or insurance requirements. Residents who need verification should contact Otter Tail County Public Health directly or call LRHC at 800.439.6424 or the clinic numbers above to confirm hours, vaccine availability and any registration requirements.

For Fergus Falls and Otter Tail County residents, the January clinic reinforced a simple choice that protects households and lake-country gatherings: get vaccinated now, especially for babies, pregnant people, older adults and those with underlying conditions, and use local clinic numbers to confirm where and when shots are still available.