Community flu clinics are also planned in Farmington, Hopewell, Bloomfield, and Victor.

The UR Medicine Thompson Health flu shots are free with health insurance.

Patients will be able to get flu shots in September and October.

CANANDAIGUA, NY — UR Medicine Thompson Health has scheduled six community flu clinics in Canandaigua and other places in Ontario County.

Administered to those 9 and older at these clinics, the standard 2025-26 vaccine provides protection against three flu virus strains — two As and a B. As it stands right now, anyone can be vaccinated, unlike for COVID-19, according to Ontario County Public Health Director Kate Ott, who encourages people to get flu shots.

Why do health experts recommend flu shots?

Influenza still kills thousands of people every year in the U.S.

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