Department of Health offers free drive-thru flu shot clinic next month

From the Florida Department of Health-Orange County

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) will host a FREE Drive-thru Flu Shot point of dispensing clinic on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

The location of the event is Freedom High School, 2500 West Taft Vineland Road in Orlando. It will run from 10am until 4pm, and the flu shots are free for everyone six months and older.

The Drive-thru Flu Shot clinic will make it possible for residents to roll in, roll up a sleeve and receive a flu shot safely and quickly while remaining in their vehicles, and roll out. Also available, for ages 19 and up, is the adult hepatitis A vaccine.

Residents should wear clothing that is loose around the arm so the public health nurse can administer the flu shot in the upper arm, without requiring residents to leave the comfort and convenience of their vehicle.

For more information, please call DOH-Orange’s Immunization program at 407-858-1444.

WHAT: Drive-Thru Flu Shot POD (Point of Dispensing) Clinic

WHERE: Freedom High School, 2500 W. Taft Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32837

WHEN: Saturday, November 2, 2019 / 10am until 4pm

WHO: Flu Shot: Orange County residents 6 months and older

Hepatitis A shots: ages 19 and up

About the Florida Department of Health

The department, nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.