Influenza and seasonal vaccines now available at Monument Health

Rapid City, S.D. (Oct. 2, 2024) – In preparation for the annual influenza and other seasonal illnesses, Monument Health is offering vaccines at multiple locations.

Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from preventable illness. Monument Health recommends getting the annual flu vaccine between late September and early October – ahead of the typical flu season, which is usually from December through March. Consult your primary care provider to ensure that receiving the flu vaccine with the COVID-19 booster is right for you. 

Yearly influenza vaccinations reduce the risk of catching seasonal flu or developing potentially serious, associated complications. After receiving the vaccine, people typically need two weeks to develop a protective response to the influenza virus. 

If your insurance doesn’t cover the cost of an annual influenza vaccine, Monument Health offers flu shots for $50. Monument Health offers the Moderna COVID-19 booster.

To find a location near you, please visit monument.health/vaccine. 

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About Monument Health

Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 5,000 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and 38 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.