09-27-2023 (Akron, Mahoning Valley, Ohio )
From drive-thru clinics to schools and, of course, pediatricians’ offices, Akron Children’s is making flu shots available in a variety of settings and communities to make it convenient for children to get protected during the upcoming influenza season.
Dr. Eric Robinette, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Akron Children’s, says this respiratory is arriving with the possibility of another “tripledemic,” which means flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) could all peak around the same time.
“The best way to minimize your risk is to vaccinate against flu and COVID-19,” said Dr. Robinette. “For infants, our highest-risk patients for RSV, there is a new product coming out that has shown tremendous promise in clinical trials. In addition, parents can help keep kids healthy and in school by stressing the importance of hand hygiene, covering sneezes and coughs, and other common-sense measures.”
All the latest information on flu shot availability is here: https://bit.ly/46kBtv3
Drive-Thru Clinics
Flu shots are available for the whole family - ages 6 months to 65 years - on Saturdays and Sundays at these drive-thru clinics. Click here: https://bit.ly/466sy0Q
(Choose Immunization Clinic) for appointments:
Oct. 7
Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Marietta
310 E. 8th St. 310 E. 8th St.
Oct. 8
Akron Children’s Main Hospital
P2 Exchange Parking Deck, 348 Locust St., Akron
Oct. 15
Boston Heights Health Center
328 E. Hines Hill Road, Boston Heights
Oct. 21
Warren Health Center
5000 E. Market St., Warren, OH 44484
Oct. 22
Akron Children’s Mahoning Valley
6505 Market St., Boardman
Pediatric Primary Care Flu Shot Clinics
All Akron Children’s Pediatrics offices have flu vaccines available, and the locations below also have flu shot clinics. Please schedule a flu shot appointment via MyChart or by calling 330-543-2778.
Akron East Flu Clinic
891 E. Exchange St, Akron
Oct. 14 & 28, Nov. 11 & 18 from 9 to 11 a.m.
The Locust Pediatric Care Group
Oct. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This clinic, held in North Hill at the Blessed Trinity Parish, 300 E. Tallmadge Ave., is open to all members of the family from 6 months to 65 years. Call 330-543-8530, option 3, to schedule an appointment. Please bring your photo ID, immunization card and insurance card.
Mansfield Flu Clinic
1029 S. Trimble Rd., Mansfield
Oct. 11, 13, 19 & 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Massillon- Flu Clinic
1149 Lincoln Way East, Massillon
Oct. 11 & Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
North Canton Flu Clinic
6076 Whipple Ave., NW, North Canton
Oct. 14, 21, Oct. 28 & Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Twinsburg Flu Clinic
8054 Darrow Road, Suite 3, Twinsburg
Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 3 from 12 to 5 p.m.
Wooster Flu Clinic
3807 Friendsville Rd., Wooster
Oct. 11, 18 & 25 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Check the website for additional clinics being added.
Pediatric Specialty Offices
Most all Akron Children’s pediatric specialty offices will have the flu vaccine available. Ask about it at your child’s next appointment.
School Health
Akron Children’s School Health Services offer flu shots to students in schools. While the flu shots are free to students with signed permission from a parent, Medicaid and private insurance plans will be billed. The flu shot clinics are offered at these schools:
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About Akron Children’s
Akron Children’s is an independent, nonprofit pediatric health care system that has been caring for children in northeast Ohio since 1890. With two hospital campuses, six regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we are making it easier for today’s busy families to find the high-quality care they need. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. In 2022, our health care system provided more than 1.3 million patient encounters. Every year, our Akron Children’s Home Care nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School-Based Health Center nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children’s Anywhere app, we are here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.
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