Several flu vaccine clinics scheduled

With the start of flu season underway, the Chester County Health Department is offering flu vaccinations.

WEST CHESTER » With the start of flu season already underway, the Chester County Health Department is offering flu vaccinations at schools and community sites from September through November. Clinics are open to the entire community without an appointment.

An annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged six months and older. “Because the weather is still warm, it is hard to believe that it is already the time of year to think about flu vaccinations,” said Jeanne Casner, director of the Chester County Health Department. “Now is the best time to plan to protect yourself so you, your family and your neighbors remain healthy.”

“Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. The best defense we have is getting vaccinated,” Casner added.

Flu vaccines are also available by appointment at the Chester County Health Department, at 601 Westtown Road in West Chester.

The Health Department will have flu vaccine available for people as young as six months old, and special high-dose vaccine for seniors. People with private health insurance should bring their insurance card for billing. The flu vaccine will be available at no charge to children with state medical insurance and for all people who do not have health insurance.

The following are dates and times of school and community clinics:

Sept. 16: Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sept. 28: Great Valley High School, 225 N Phoenixville Pike, Malvern - 2:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Oct. 5: Unionville High School,

750 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Oct. 12: Octorara Senior High School, 226 Highland Rd, Atglen - 2:30 to 6 p.m.

Oct. 19: Kennett High School, 100 E South St, Kennett Square - 2:30 p.m.to 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 23: Avon Grove High School, 57 State Rd, West Grove - 2:30 p.m.to 6 p.m.

Oct. 26: Fugett Middle School, 500 Ellis La, West Chester- 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Oct. 30: Coatesville High School, 1445 E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville - 4 p.m.to 7 p.m.

Nov. 2: Barkley Elementary School, 320 2nd Ave, Phoenixville - 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 3: Oxford Union Fire Company #1, 315 Market Street, Oxford - 6:00 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 6: Owen J Roberts Middle School, 881 Ridge Road, Pottstown - 3:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m.

For more information about the flu, flu vaccine clinics or to schedule an appointment at the Chester County Health Department, visit www.chesco.org/flu or call 610-344-6252.