Akron Children’s makes flu shots easily available

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. 8^th 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:

• Copley-Fairlawn City Schools, Oct 2
• Wooster City Schools, Oct 3
• Triway Local Schools, Oct. 3
• Mahoning County High School, Oct. 4
• Sebring Local Schools, Oct. 4
• Bristol Local Schools, Oct. 5
• Ravenna City Schools, Oct. 9
• Bio-Med Science Academy, Oct. 10
• Rootstown Local Schools, Oct. 10
• Kent City Schools, Oct. 11
• Walsh Jesuit High School, Oct. 12
• Crestview Local Schools, Oct. 12
• Akros Middle/Edge Academy, Oct. 13
• Cuyahoga Falls City Schools, Oct. 17 &18
• St. Paul School (North Canton), Oct. 18
• Canton City Schools, Oct. 19
• Coventry Local Schools, Oct. 24 & Nov. 1
• Nordonia Hills City Schools, Oct. 26
• Warren City Schools, Oct. 30
• Woodridge Local Schools, Oct. 31
• Akron Public Schools, Throughout November

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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.