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