LEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has announced it will be providing free influenza (flu) and Hepatitis A (HepA) vaccines throughout Lee County during October.
Mobile units will be used and funded by LeeCARES.
Each location will have a total of 80 flu vaccines and 30 HepA vaccines.
The flu vaccine is available for anyone six months or older.
All unvaccinated residents are strongly encouraged to get their flu shot as soon as possible.
Flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu and its potentially serious complications.
Vaccination is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will continue, weather permitting, until 12:30 p.m.
There is no fee for the vaccine, and no appointment or doctor’s order is necessary.
Parking is limited at some sites.
These are not drive-thru sites; attendees are asked to walk up to the vaccination area.
For individuals 65 and over that would like the high-dose flu vaccine, please call 239-461-6100 to schedule an appointment at our Michigan Avenue location.
Locations and times:
WEEK 1
Wednesday, October 7th 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lakes Regional Library 15290 Bass Road Fort Myers, FL 33919.
Thursday, October 8th 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pine Manor 5547 10th Avenue Fort Myers, FL 33907.
WEEK 2
Thursday, October 15th 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Northwest Regional Library 519 Chiquita Blvd. N. Cape Coral, FL 33993
WEEK 3
Thursday, October 22nd 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library 3095 Blount St. Fort Myers, FL 33916
WEEK 4
Thursday, October 29th 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Bonita Springs Public Library 10560 Reynolds St. Bonita Springs, FL 34135
