Mahoning County Public Health is organizing flu vaccination clinics in various locations throughout the county. The clinics will be offering flu vaccines for different age groups, including children between 6 months and 5 years old, individuals aged 18 and older, and those aged 65 and older.
The clinics will be held at the following locations and dates:
– Southern Park Mall Center Court on September 29 from 9 to 11 a.m.
– Austintown Senior Center on September 29 from 9 to 11 a.m.
– Boardman United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on October 4 from 10 a.m. to noon
– Canfield United Methodist Church on October 4 from 2 to 5 p.m.
– Mahoning County Public Health on October 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
– Beaver Township Woodworth Park on October 6 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
– Southern Park Mall Center Court on October 13 from 9 to 11 a.m.
– Berlin Township Building Weidemier House on October 13 from 9 a.m. to noon
– Struthers Mauthe Park on October 18 from 1 to 4 p.m.
– Poland Township Administration Building on October 24 from 2 to 5 p.m.
– Sebring Administration Building on October 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– Mahoning County Public Health on October 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
– Boardman Township Administration Building on November 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
– Mahoning County Public Health on November 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mahoning County Health Clinic welcomes walk-ins for flu vaccinations. The clinic also accepts most Medicare health insurance and provides free vaccines for children. It is important to note that children, elderly individuals, and those with chronic physical ailments are at high risk during flu season. Some of the physical ailments that elevate the risk include asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, heart disease, blood disorders, diabetes, extreme obesity, kidney or liver disorders, endocrine disorders, weakened immune systems, HIV or AIDS. Additionally, pregnancy, chronic steroid use, or long-term aspirin use can also increase the risk of complications from the flu.