Akron Children’s offering drive-thru flu shot clinics starting Sept. 29

09-23-2024 (Akron, Ohio)

Akron Children’s will offer drive-thru flu shot clinics beginning Sept. 29.

An annual flu shot is one of the best ways to protect kids from contracting the flu and getting severe illness, and if a child has other health conditions like asthma or diabetes, a flu shot can help keep them out of the hospital.

Based on published studies of many previous flu seasons, Akron Children’s estimates the vaccines we administered during the 2023-2024 flu season prevented approximately 12,000 influenza illnesses and 2,000 outpatient visits for influenza.

Akron Children’s drive-thru flu shot clinics are convenient for families, and everyone between the ages of 6 months and 65 years can get vaccinated without leaving the car.

Drive-thru clinics begin at 8 a.m. and end at varying times. Appointments are not required but are encouraged. To schedule an appointment and check clinic end times, visit: akronchildrens.org/flu.

Beginning Sept. 29, they will be available in the following counties:

Cuyahoga County:

When: Sept. 29

Where: Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Beachwood
3733 Park East Drive, Suite 102, Beachwood, 44122

Summit County:

When: Oct. 5

Where: Exchange Parking Deck, Akron Children’s Campus

348 Locust St., Akron, 44302

When: Oct. 13

Where: Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Boston Heights

328 East Hines Hill Road, Boston Heights, 44236

Stark County:

When: Oct. 20

Where: Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Alliance

1826 South Arch Avenue, Alliance, 44601

Other ways to get a flu shot

Akron Children’s providers are experts at giving vaccines to kids and, unlike retail pharmacies, can vaccinate children as young as 6 months old. There are additional ways to get a flu shot. They are available at:

• Akron Children’s Primary Care locations
• Akron Children’s outpatient pharmacy
• Akron Children’s School Health
• Akron Children’s specialty departments

For more information on all the ways to get a flu shot from Akron Children’s and schedule an appointment, visit: akronchildrens.org/flu.