Putnam County Hospital hosted the final drive thru flu shot clinic at the four primary care offices the last week of October.  Over 340 flu vaccines were given during these drive thru clinics.  Family Medicine of Greencastle, Putnam Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, North Putnam Family Healthcare, and Family Medicine of Cloverdale all participated for the 2022 clinics.

The drive flu vaccines were held on one Friday afternoon and over the course of two Saturdays.  Community members could call the office of their choice, schedule and appointment, drive up to the office and never have to leave their vehicle.  These clinics make it convenient for those that cannot always get off work to go to the doctor, children do not have to be pulled out of school, and it is a quick and easy process.

CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season. Children 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses during a single flu season. Everyone else needs only 1 dose each flu season. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination. There are many flu viruses, and they are always changing. Each year a new flu vaccine is made to protect against the influenza viruses believed to be likely to cause disease in the upcoming flu season. Even when the vaccine doesn’t exactly match these viruses, it may still provide some protection.

Anyone looking to schedule an appointment to receive a flu vaccine or are looking for a new healthcare provider, please visit us at www.pchosp.org.  All of the Putnam County Hospital primary care offices are accepting new patients.

Putnam County Hospital continues to look for ways to make healthcare convenient for all community members, while providing exceptional healthcare close to home.