Free Flu Shot Clinics Coming To Delaware County

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Three fire companies in Delaware County are hosting drive-thru flu shot clinics on a few upcoming weekends as part of a larger effort in Delaware County to get residents vaccinated as flu season approaches.

Delaware County Council and the Department of Intercommunity Health announced several free public flu shot clinics that will be held soon.

The full flu clinic schedule is below:

• Wednesday, Oct. 7 and Thursday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Tinicum Township Fire Company, 99 Wanamaker Ave., Essington, PA 19029
• Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Broomall Fire Company, 1 N. Malin Road, Broomall, PA 19008.
• Thursday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Middletown Fire Company, 425 S. New Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063.

Flu shots are available to all Delaware County residents 3 years old and up. High dose vaccines for residents 65 years of age and older are not available.

For more information or questions regarding the clinics please contact the Intercommunity Health Office at 610-891-6129

No insurance is required.

The drive-through format is intended to make it safer and more convenient for older residents, those with disabilities, and parents with small children, especially during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Residents must wear masks or face coverings when going to the flu clinic.

In the event of inclement weather the flu clinic may be canceled.

The clinic will be staffed by members of the Delaware County Medical Reserve Corps, and Delaware County Department of Intercommunity Health.