BANDON — Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center will once again offer free flu shots at its annual drive-through Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 23, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until 2 p.m. or while supplies last.
The free drive-through Flu Shot Clinic will be held in its usual location, in the graveled parking area adjacent to the main baseball field at Bandon City Park. Signs will be posted on 11th Street to clearly guide people.
This year, the hospital will offer both the high-dose vaccine for those 65 and over as well as the regular dose vaccine. In addition, COVID vaccine boosters will be available. It is safe to have both shots on the same day, according to medical professionals.
As usual, there are limited supplies, so those wishing to receive the vaccines are encouraged to come early and remain in their cars and medical staff will assist.
There is no charge for the vaccines but donations to the Southern Coos Health Foundation are encouraged and greatly appreciated. The Flu Shot Clinic is offered free to the public each year with funds raised by the Southern Coos Health Foundation from proceeds from the Golf for Health Classic and the Southern Coos Hospital Gift Shop. Volunteers will be available to take donations and provide people with information about the work done by the Foundation.
SCHHC welcomes volunteers for this event, especially licensed nurses or other medical professionals. If interested or for more information about the clinic, email Chief Nursing Officer Cori Valet at jvalet@southerncoos.org or call 541-329-1031.
