Clinics are scheduled at Upstate locations to help families prepare for flu season

Greenville News
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In October, Prisma Health will launch its annual Midlands and Upstate community flu vaccination campaign as part of its system-wide effort to offer protection from the highly contagious virus.

Protect your family with free flu shots available at sites in Richland, Lexington, Sumter and Greenville counties. The flu shot is available for anyone six months and older. Flu immunizations will be offered at multiple drive-thru sites to maximize community access. These sites will offer only flu shots. Limited high-dose flu vaccines will be offered for people age 65 and older.

Please wear loose-fitting clothing that can easily roll up. Face masks are required. Consent forms are required and available at each site. A valid driver’s license or photo ID also is required. There is no out-of-pocket cost to receive a flu shot. Health insurance is not required but please bring your insurance card if you have it. Children under the age of 16 require a parent/guardian signature. Flu shots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

In addition to these community clinics, there will be additional flu clinics at other Prisma Health facilities. Details on those clinics will be announced.

Upstate flu shot clinic locations:

  • Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Reedy Fork Baptist Church (drive-thru), 459 Reedy Fork Rd., Greenville, SC 29605

  • Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Monaghan Baptist Church (drive-thru), 1500 W. Parker Rd., #2709, Greenville, SC 29617

  • Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., St. Matthew United Methodist Church (drive-thru), 701 Cleveland St., Greenville, SC 29601

  • Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Overbrook Baptist Church (drive-thru), 1705 E. North St., Greenville, SC 29607

“It’s more important than ever to get your flu vaccination,” said Angela Jenkins, Prisma Health vice president of accountable communities. “We are hearing from experts that after two years of reduced influenza cases, it may rebound strongly this year. We want to help everyone protect themselves and their family. Getting your annual flu vaccination does not always prevent getting the flu, but it can reduce the severity of illness and save lives.”

Midlands’ flu shot clinic locations:

(The Saturday, Oct. 1, flu clinic has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 8, due to Hurricane Ian weather concerns)

  • Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Two locations:Dent Middle School(drive-thru, no high-dose for 65 and older at this site)2721 Decker Blvd., Columbia, SC 29206

Lower Richland High School (drive-thru)2615 Lower Richland Blvd., Hopkins, SC 29061 (Enter through Rabbit Run)

  • Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Sumter High School (drive-thru)

2580 McCray’s Mill Rd., Sumter, SC 29154 (Enter through gate 1)

  • Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Dreher High School (drive-thru)

3319 Millwood Ave., Columbia, SC 29205

  • Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Irmo High School (drive-thru)

6671 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia, SC 29212

  • Thursday, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, 3–6 p.m., Prisma Health Baptist Hospital Auditorium

1501 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201 (Walk-in, free parking is available. Please use the Sumter Street parking garage and take the elevator to the ground floor.)

This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Prisma Health to offer free flu shot clinics across the Upstate in October