Free flu shots at Public Health for those unable to pay

Along with the rest of the nation, King County is experiencing widespread flu, with more people sick and requiring medical care early in the flu season compared to recent years. Public Health – Seattle / King County is offering free flu vaccination clinics to make flu vaccine more widely available to people without health insurance or who are unable to pay.

Public Health – Seattle / King County is offering free flu shots for all people over 6 months of age without health insurance or who are otherwise unable to pay for vaccination, starting this Saturday, January 19, 2013.  No other vaccinations will be offered at the time of the clinics. 

You will be able to get flu shots or nasal spray vaccines, and preservative-free, gelatin-free, and latex-free vaccines will be available. You do not need to be a regular client at Public Health Centers and you do not need to show proof of citizenship to get the vaccination. 

Location and times of the free vaccination clinic:

North Public Health Center

10501 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, 206-296-4765

Saturday, January 19, 10 am-2 pm

Tuesday, January 22, 3-7 pm

Tuesday, January 29, 3-7 pm

Flu vaccination is the single best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from flu. The flu may be spreading for many weeks, so get vaccinated now to have protection for the rest of the flu season. Health experts recommend flu vaccine for all people 6 months and older, especially for pregnant women and people who have long-term health problems, like diabetes, asthma, and heart or lung problems. Anyone who lives with or cares for an infant younger than 6 months should get vaccinated to protect the infant from getting flu.    

Flu vaccine is also available at many healthcare provider offices and pharmacies for those who have insurance or are able to pay for vaccination. Locations here. More information here.