Beebe’s free clinics for flu, COVID-19 vaccinations start Oct. 1
Beebe Healthcare will host free flu vaccination clinics throughout Sussex County from Saturday, Oct. 1 to Monday, Nov. 21. Seven clinics will also offer the COVID-19 bivalent booster.
Influenza vaccinations are recommended for everyone 6 months old and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC also urges people to get vaccinated before flu activity begins in their community, and suggests September and October as good times to get a flu shot.
“As we enter respiratory illness season, getting your flu vaccine is an important step in protecting yourself, your family and the community from possible illness,” said Bill Chasanov, DO, Beebe Healthcare chief population health officer. “We are very pleased to also offer the latest COVID-19 bivalent boosters at some of our events. While we are in a different phase of the pandemic than last fall, vaccination and booster is still the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19.”
Beebe’s community flu clinics are free of charge, and appointments are not required. Flu vaccines are available to adults age 18 and older. For up-to-date information on flu clinic locations, times and FAQs, go to beebehealthcare.org/flu-clinics or Beebe Healthcare’s Facebook page. Beebe has also set up a Flu Hotline, 302-291-6FLU (6358), for community members to call for the most up-to-date clinic schedule.
