CHI Health to host drive-up flu shots
September 27, 2021
News Release
Contact: Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist
CHI Health Good Samaritan | CHI Health St. Francis
Office Phone: (308) 865-7983 |Mobile: (308) 627-7606
anissa.paitz@commonspirit.org
CHI Health to host drive-up flu shots
GRAND ISLAND & KEARNEY– Quick and convenient drive-up flu shot clinics will be taking place at CHI Health Clinics across the state this fall. With COVID-19 still prevalent in our communities, it’s more vital than ever to protect yourself as the influenza season approaches. Families are encouraged to mask up, drive-up, and roll up their sleeves, so they can be on their way to staying healthy this fall and winter.
CHI Health Kearney Clinic
211 West 33rd Street, Kearney
Saturday, Oct. 9
9 to 11 am
North side of the clinic, look for the blue tent
Pre-register by calling 308-865-2141.
Bring completed documentation to the event.
CHI Health St. Francis Family & Behavioral Medicine
908 N Howard Ave, Grand Island
Saturday, Oct. 23
9 am to Noon
East side of building off Howard St.
Pre-register by calling 308-398-5522.
Bring completed documentation to the event.
Drive-up flu shots will be given to patients age seven and older. All are asked to wear masks and remain in the vehicle while clinic staff register patients and administer shots.
To speed the process, pre-registration is strongly preferred by calling the clinic. Pre-registration paperwork, found online at chihealth.com/flu, should be completed and brought to the drive-up event.
Flu shots for those 6 months and older will be also available at both clinics by appointment or walk-in throughout the influenza season. Most insurance plans and Medicare cover the flu vaccine at no charge.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older receive the flu vaccine.
“Flu activity often begins in October, peaking between December and February, but can last as late as May. It's best to get your shot before the flu is actively spreading in our community. And remember, it takes about two weeks post-vaccination for antibodies to develop and provide protection,” says Christin Khayat, APRN, CHI Health Kearney Clinic.
“We were masking up and staying home last year which also served to keep our flu numbers low. There's not much data to show us what to expect this flu season, so the best safety tool in our toolbox is the flu vaccine. Just like getting the COVID-19 vaccine, we should all do our part to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our neighbors,” says Jennifer Soria, PA-C, CHI Health St. Francis Family & Behavioral Medicine.
For more information, visit: www.CHIhealth.com/flu.
Contact: Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist
CHI Health Good Samaritan | CHI Health St. Francis
Office Phone: (308) 865-7983 |Mobile: (308) 627-7606
anissa.paitz@commonspirit.org
CHI Health to host drive-up flu shots
GRAND ISLAND & KEARNEY– Quick and convenient drive-up flu shot clinics will be taking place at CHI Health Clinics across the state this fall. With COVID-19 still prevalent in our communities, it’s more vital than ever to protect yourself as the influenza season approaches. Families are encouraged to mask up, drive-up, and roll up their sleeves, so they can be on their way to staying healthy this fall and winter.
CHI Health Kearney Clinic
211 West 33rd Street, Kearney
Saturday, Oct. 9
9 to 11 am
North side of the clinic, look for the blue tent
Pre-register by calling 308-865-2141.
Bring completed documentation to the event.
CHI Health St. Francis Family & Behavioral Medicine
908 N Howard Ave, Grand Island
Saturday, Oct. 23
9 am to Noon
East side of building off Howard St.
Pre-register by calling 308-398-5522.
Bring completed documentation to the event.
Drive-up flu shots will be given to patients age seven and older. All are asked to wear masks and remain in the vehicle while clinic staff register patients and administer shots.
To speed the process, pre-registration is strongly preferred by calling the clinic. Pre-registration paperwork, found online at chihealth.com/flu, should be completed and brought to the drive-up event.
Flu shots for those 6 months and older will be also available at both clinics by appointment or walk-in throughout the influenza season. Most insurance plans and Medicare cover the flu vaccine at no charge.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older receive the flu vaccine.
“Flu activity often begins in October, peaking between December and February, but can last as late as May. It's best to get your shot before the flu is actively spreading in our community. And remember, it takes about two weeks post-vaccination for antibodies to develop and provide protection,” says Christin Khayat, APRN, CHI Health Kearney Clinic.
“We were masking up and staying home last year which also served to keep our flu numbers low. There's not much data to show us what to expect this flu season, so the best safety tool in our toolbox is the flu vaccine. Just like getting the COVID-19 vaccine, we should all do our part to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our neighbors,” says Jennifer Soria, PA-C, CHI Health St. Francis Family & Behavioral Medicine.
For more information, visit: www.CHIhealth.com/flu.
Contact:
Anissa Paitz, Marketing
anissa.paits@commonspirit.org, (308) 865-7983
