H1N1 influenza vaccine is now available at Albert Lea Medical Center’s Express Care for patients 12 years of age and older. The cost of the vaccine is $24. The seasonal influenza vaccine is also available for $31. Flu shots are covered by most insurance.

Express Care is located within Hy-Vee, 2708 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea. For more information on Express Care, including hours of operation, call the Express Care Information Line at 507-379-2244, or go to www.almedcenter.org/expresscare.