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Flu shot and COVID-19 testing available in Lafayette

Americans encouraged to get flu shot as US prepares to battle both flu and COVID-19
Posted at 11:53 AM, Oct 14, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-14 12:53:01-04

A no cost drive-thru flu vaccination and COVID-19 testing will be available in Lafayette on Thursday.

The drive-thru will be on Thursday, October 15th from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm at the Lafayette Parish Health Unit.

The health unit is location at 220 W. Willow St. Lafayette

For FLU VACCINE:

  • Bring your private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare card
  • 6 months of age and older can receive the vaccine

For COVID TESTING:

  • Pre-register at www.DoINeedaCOVID19Test.com (onsite registration is available. You must provide a phone number and email address)
  • Anyone 5 years of age and older can be tested
  • It is a self-administered nasal swab test
  • Results will be available online within 3-5 days

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