Flu shot clinics being offered without appointment December 6, 10

Health PEI’s public health nursing will be offering walk-in flu shot clinics for the public in Summerside on December 6 and in Charlottetown on December 10.

Islanders wanting to get the flu shot without making an appointment can do so by going to one of the following clinics:

December 6, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Summerside – Trinity United Church, 90 Spring Street

December 10, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Charlottetown – Jack Blanchard Centre, 7 Pond Street

The flu vaccine is free for seniors age 65 and over, children aged 6 - 59 months, pregnant women, those living in a household with a pregnant woman, and those who identify as Aboriginal. A $7 administration fee will be charged to all others who wish to get the flu shot.

Health PEI reminds Islanders that additional flu shot clinics continue to operate by appointment in locations across the province. Call 1-855-354-4358 (4FLU) to book an appointment.

For more information on flu clinic schedules go to www.healthpei.ca/fluclinics. Further walk in clinics will be determined based on need.

Media Contact: Darlene Gillis