(WWJ) Did you get your flu shot yet?
If you'd rather not go into a doctor's office due to concerns about COVID-19, there are other options for Macomb County residents.
The Macomb County Health Department announced Monday that it will be operating two new drive-through flu immunization sites, in Mount Clemens and St. Clair Shores. Flu immunizations will be available in Mount Clemens in the parking lot of the former Macomb County Juvenile Court Building located at 380 North Rose, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. The site will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning the week of Sept. 28. All ages are welcome, and appointments are required. Flu immunizations will also be available in St. Clair Shores in the parking lot of the Macomb County Southeast Family Resource Center located at 25401 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48081. The site will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning the week of September 28. All ages are welcome, and appointments are required.
This comes as public health experts are urging people to get vaccinated against the flu during the coronavirus pandemic in order to limit the stress on health care systems.
“Obtaining an annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to help protect you and your family against flu, and reduce the risk of flu illness,” said William Ridella, director and health officer of Macomb County Health Department. “The convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the flu season makes flu vaccinations absolutely critical to local efforts to help avoid potentially dangerous pressure on our health care system, hospitals and community.” To make an appointment at the Mount Clemens or St. Clair Shores immunization sites, or if you have any questions, call 586-469-5372 or 586-465-8537, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Macomb County Health Department may be able to bill your health insurance to cover the cost of the flu shot. For more information about getting a flu vaccine or other immunizations through the Macomb County Health Department, visit this link.