One Day Only Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Clinic is Being Offered in Rochester

Getting a vaccine can be stressful, but this annual clinic at OMC can help with that.

For the fourth year in a row, Olmsted Medical Center will be offering a one day only sensory-friendly vaccine clinic. I think this is such a great idea and I hope other clinics around Minnesota offer something like this too.

Cold and flu season will be here before we know it, and doctors recommend getting your vaccines in September or October for the best protection. This clinic is taking place at the beginning of October, so perfect timing.

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Getting a shot could stress people out for a variety of reasons. It could be a fear of needles, it could be a general unease of being at the doctor's office, or maybe you're someone who doesn't do well with a lot going on around you (and there can be a lot going on at a doctor's office).

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Olmsted Medical Center Offering Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Clinic

That's exactly why the Northwest Rochester OMC Clinic (5067 55 Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901) will be offering a sensory-friendly vaccine clinic.

They've partnered with Rochester Area Autism Association and the Autism Society of Minnesota to do this clinic again.

The clinic will include:

Extended appointment times
Private, sensory-friendly spaces
Specialized support tools and onsite experts

The clinic will offer both flu vaccines and COVID vaccines, so you'll be all set for the winter.

Appointments are required for the event, and I would imagine it'll fill up quickly. It will be on Saturday, October 3rd from 9 AM to 1 PM. To make an appointment, call OMC at 507-292-7102.