From the Orange County Newsroom
With flu season on the horizon and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic still affecting us, experts and health officials are stressing the importance of getting flu shots. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is likely flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread this fall and winter.
Healthcare systems could be overwhelmed treating both patients with flu and those with COVID-19. This means getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 is more important than ever. While getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, there are many important benefits, such as:
When: Wednesday, October 14 through Friday, October 16, 2020, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando
Details: Free, drive-thru flu vaccination while you are able to stay in your car. Up to four people can be tested in your vehicle.
Register: Registration is highly encouraged – go to ocfl.net/BarnettFluShots to register – although no appointments are necessary.
Those with appointments will receive a packet of free facemasks and hand sanitizer.
For questions, contact 407-836-3111. For more information, visit www.ocfl.net/FluShots
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