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Flu-Lapalooza Free Flu Shots Offered

From Connersville News Examiner:

Meridian Health Services is having a one-day free flu shot clinic, Flu-Lapalooza, from 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, or while supplies last, at its locations in Indiana.

Flu-Lapalooza ensures convenient access to health care by providing free flu shots to those six months and older. No insurance is necessary and no out-of-pocket fees apply. It’s not necessary to be a Meridian patient. Walk-ins welcome.

In Connersville, Meridian Health Services is at 707 W. 3rd St.

Other nearby locations include: Meridian Health Pediatrics, 205 N. Tillotson Ave., Muncie; Meridian Health Services, 930 N. 14th St., New Castle; MeridianMD, 520 S. 9th St., Richmond; MeridianMD, 2300 Chester Blvd., Richmond; and Meridian Health Services, 509 Conrad Harcourt Way, Rushville.

The flu shot is effective in reducing the number of illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths attributed to seasonal influenza. The flu shot provided at Flu-Lapalooza locations is Fluarix – a normal dose vaccine.

Each location will be drawing for a chance to WIN a $50 grocery gift card (eligible to participants only).