Staff Reports
Drive-thru flu vaccine clinics have been announced by local health officials.
The Jackson County Health Department is helping people “shoo the flu” by conducting a drive-thru flu shot clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in the parking lot of the health department, 801 W. Second St., Seymour.
Just about anyone that can get the flu can get the shot, the health department said. Cash is not necessary, as insurance can be billed.
Another clinic will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at the same location.
For information, call 812-522-6474.
Schneck Primary Care also is making getting a flu vaccine easier and more convenient by hosting a drive-thru flu vaccine clinic.
Care providers administer the vaccine while you stay in your car.
The clinic will be offered on the following dates:
2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Schneck Primary Care Brownstown parking lot
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Schneck Professional Building parking garage, Level 2
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Schneck Professional Building parking garage, Level 2
The vaccine is available in regular dose and high dose for those ages 65 and older. The cost of the flu vaccine is covered by most insurance plans or self-pay.
The vaccines will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For information, call Schneck Primary Care at 812-522-1613.
Free flu shots at Walmart
Walmart is helping customers and associates live better, healthier lives by making it easier than ever to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu.
Flu shots are now available at the retailer’s 4,700-plus pharmacies nationwide, including at the Seymour store at 1600 E. Tipton St.
In-store events are set there from 7 to 11 a.m. today and from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday. Customers also can come other times to receive a flu shot. Plus, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the store will host a flu shot wellness day.
Walmart’s flu shots are administered by pharmacy staff with no out-of-pocket costs from most major insurance plans.
New this year, the retailer is launching a digital scheduler so customers can book an appointment for a flu shot at any of Walmart’s pharmacies for a fast and efficient visit.
Via the Walmart mobile app, customers can schedule their flu shot appointment prior to heading to the store for their regular grocery shopping trip. Customers will fill out their patient questionnaire online to set up an appointment and make the in-store vaccination process as efficient as possible.
Walk-in appointments also are available. Once at the store, customers will have a COVID-19 screening prior to receiving their flu shot.
Also new this year, Walmart is making sure its 1.5 million associates have access to flu shots with no out-of-pocket costs, regardless of their insurance status, so the country’s largest workforce can stay healthy and continue to serve communities throughout the flu season.
For information, visit walmart.com/flu.