Due to inclement weather, the Greene County Public Health Department has rescheduled a drive-thru flu shot clinic to this week.

The clinic was scheduled for last Thursday, but it has since been rescheduled to this Thursday from 5-7pm in the Greene County Medical Center parking lot. Those wanting to get a flu shot can stay in their vehicles as the vaccine is administered. Public Health Director Becky Wolf continues to advocate for anyone six months and older to get a flu shot. She talks about some of the benefits of the flu vaccine.

“The influenza vaccine will decrease your chances of getting influenza. You may still get it, but it will help you to not have as severe of symptoms also. By people getting vaccinated, it lessens the likelihood that you will have to go to see the doctor, it makes it easier for the provider to distinguish what you are coming in for, and then also it decreases the chances that you’re going to need to access healthcare resources.”

No appointments are needed for the drive-thru flu shot clinic, and remember to bring your insurance information. Flu shots are also available through pharmacies, medical providers and public health on a regular basis.