SAN ANGELO –– Next week Shannon Medical Center will be hosting a drive-thru clinic for any residents interested in receiving the flu or Covid-19 shot.
Over the course of three days, from October 7th to October 9th, San Angeloans will be able to receive a vaccine at the Foster Field parking lot at the corner of S. Jackson and University Ave. On Thursday and Friday the clinic will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people receive their flu vaccine as soon as the vaccine becomes available in their community," said Shannon in a statement. "Vaccination before December is best since the timing ensures that protective antibodies are in place before flu activity is typically at its highest."
The flu shot is approved for people ages 6 months or older, including healthy people as well as those with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease. Flu shots will be available for patients of all ages and families are encouraged to come together to receive their vaccines.
The clinic will accept and file insurance, or patients may pay $35 per flu shot. High-dose flu vaccines are available upon request and will cost $80.
COVID vaccines will also be available for ages 12 and up and will be given at no charge.
Patients are asked to bring their insurance card and wear a mask to receive their shot.
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