The Three Rivers Health District has partnered with two Middle Peninsula localities to offer free drive-thru influenza vaccine clinics this month to people ages 16 and older.
They will take place from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday at the Richmond County Rescue Squad, 152 Community Park Drive, Warsaw, and 3-6 p.m. next Friday, Oct. 25, at the Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department, 3309 Twiggs Ferry Road, Hartfield.
Individuals interested should wear a short-sleeved shirt or a shirt that allows easy access to the upper arm.
Flu affects the respiratory tract and spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, said a press release. Typical flu symptoms include fever, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches and extreme fatigue.
“We are hoping to meet people where they are and offer the flu vaccine in a way that is accessible and hassle-free,” said Three Rivers Health District Director Brenden Rivenbark in the release. “Whether at a drive-thru clinic, the health department, ...