Drive-thru Flu Vaccine Clinic Set for October 8th and Memorial Care in Lincoln

[October 04, 2022] 

Memorial Care in Lincoln will offer a flu vaccine clinic in October.

Flu shots will be available from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Memorial Care in Lincoln, 515 N. College St. No appointment is necessary.

Upon arrival, patients should remain in their vehicles and proceed to an open drive-thru lane. A Memorial Health employee will assist with completion of registration and will administer the vaccine.

“The simplest way to prevent the spread of influenza is to never get it in the first place, which is why I encourage everyone to get the flu vaccination now and to continue to take steps to prevent the spread of illness,” said Dr. Raj Govindaiah, senior vice president and chief physician executive of Memorial Health. “Everyone should get a flu shot, continue to wear a mask, wash your hands, social distance and stay home if you are sick.”

As additional preparation, patients are asked to do the following before arrival:

· Come prepared with a mask to wear.

· Wear loose-fitting clothing for easy carside access for vaccine administration. Note that vaccines are administered in the thigh for infants and small children; all other patients will receive the shot in the upper arm.

· Bring a valid photo ID and most recent insurance card.

In addition to the Lincoln clinic, flu shots are available to the public at several other Memorial Health locations in central Illinois.

For more information, visit memorial.health/flu-vaccination-clinics.

[Bre Linstromberg Copper]