FLU SHOTS Information
Here are times, dates and locations that organizations are offering flu and/or pneumonia shots:
MAHONING COUNTY
The county’s district board of health is offering the flu shot for $25 at its clinics. Pneumonia shots also will be available at all clinics except the Canfield drive-through for $14.65. No appointment is necessary. People on traditional Medicare or Medicaid must bring their cards. All individuals with a driver’s license should bring it to the clinic.
Tuesday: 9 to 11 a.m. in the county courthouse basement, free for Medicare beneficiaries and county employees, and $25 for others.
Wednesday: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Coitsville Township Hall, 3711 McCartney Road, Lowellville.
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poland Township Building, 3339 Dobbins Road.
Nov. 7: 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Lake Milton Volunteer Fire Station, 15980 Milton Ave., Lake Milton.
Nov. 13: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Highway House at the Highway Tabernacle, 3000 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown.
YOUNGSTOWN
The Youngstown City Health District is offering flu and pneumonia shots. Flu shots are $10, and pneumonia shots are $30. There may be no out-of-pocket cost for Medicare Part B and Medicaid recipients, but they must bring their card to determine eligibility.
Monday: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., ITAM Club, 115 S. Meridian Road.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
Tuesday: Youngstown State University Student Health Clinic and the Youngstown Community Health Center will sponsor a flu shot clinic on campus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the university community, as well as friends and family, are encouraged to participate. Individuals must be 18 or older to receive the shot. The vaccination fee is $20 by cash or check. Credit cards won’t be accepted. Medicare Part B cards will be accepted. The Student Health Clinic is on the first floor of Kilcawley Residence Hall, adjacent to Kilcawley Center.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
GIRARD
Tuesday: Girard Health Department offers flu shots to residents 50 and older and those with high-risk medical conditions, from 10 a.m. to noon at City Hall, 100 W. Main St. No appointments are being accepted, and the shots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis until the vaccine runs out. Insurance cards will be needed. Medicare, Anthem, Senior Advantage, Railroad Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. Everyone else will pay $20.
The Girard Senior Citizen Van will be available Tuesday for flu shots only. Call (330) 545-3306 to make arrangements. For additional information, call the health department at (330) 545-6048.
LAWRENCE COUNTY
Wednesday: Maxim Health Systems offers flu shots for adults at the YMCA, 20 West Washington St., New Castle, Pa., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fees are $30 for flu shots and $45 for pneumonia shots. Highmark Security Blue, Freedom Blue and Medicare B members are eligible for free flu and/or pneumonia shots. Members must bring their insurance cards. Call Sandy Seltzer at (724) 658-4766 to preregister by Monday.