Getting a flu shot is easy-peasy thanks to a drive-through service today through Saturday in the parking lot of the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas clinic at 2051 N. State St.
There is no out-of-pocket cost for participants. For those with health insurance, their insurance will be billed for the service; however, no money will be collected from participants regardless of their insurance status.
Getting a flu vaccine this fall will be more important than ever, not only to reduce your risk from influenza but also to conserve potentially scarce health care resources.
Times for the clinic are 2 p.m.-7 p.m today; 7 a.m-noon on Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Participants should enter the CHC/SEK property and follow the signs. To keep the vaccination line moving, please wear clothing where your shoulder is easily exposed.
A vaccination is recommended for everyone age 2 and older, with rare exceptions, because it is an effective way to decrease flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. This is a standard-dose inactivated flu vaccine. CHC/SEK does not have a high-dose vaccine available at this time.
