Hamilton County Health Department offering free flu vaccines starting next week

In this Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 file photo, a patient receives an influenza vaccine in Mesquite, Texas. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, Alex Azar, the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced that pharmacists in all 50 states will be authorized to give childhood vaccinations this fall, due to a federal order that will temporarily preempt pharmacy restrictions in 22 states. (AP Photo/LM Otero) In this Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 file photo, a patient receives an influenza vaccine in Mesquite, Texas. On Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, Alex Azar, the head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced that pharmacists in all 50 states will be authorized to give childhood vaccinations this fall, due to a federal order that will temporarily preempt pharmacy restrictions in 22 states. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

By Staff Report October 7, 2020 3 min read

The Hamilton County Health Department will begin offering free flu vaccines for a limited time starting next week, according to a news release from the department.

The department is encouraging everyone to get a flu shot this year and to get it early in preparation for a more challenging flu season due to the added risk of COVID-19.

Due to limited flu vaccine supplies, only Hamilton County residents 18 years and older can use a drive-through flu vaccine clinic from 1:30-5 p.m. on Oct. 12-14 at the Alstom Plant located at 1125 Riverfront Pkwy. This is the same location as COVID-19 testing is taking place, but the flu vaccine clinic will be held at different hours. Free COVID-19 testing will continue to be offered at the site seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m, the release states.

When more vaccine supplies arrive, the Health Department will open the service to non-Hamilton County residents.