Pinal County Public Health Services District is continuing to provide flu shots for $15, which is a bargain compared to the cost of cold and flu medicines or trips to the doctor’s office. For your convenience, no appointment is necessary, just come on in to any clinic during listed business hours.
“It is a good strategy to get vaccinated as early as possible, although, given that the flu season tends to peak later in the winter, there is still time to get vaccinated” says Tom Schryer, Director for Pinal County Public Health Services District.
Pinal County Public Health District is also offering children immunizations free of charge. No appointment needed and no child will be denied immunizations.
District 1:
Kearny - Thursdays 7:30 am - 5 pm
Oracle - 2nd Wednesday of every month 8 am - 4 pm
Eloy - Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 am - 5 pm
Mammoth - Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 7:30 am - 5 pm
Superior - 3rd Wednesday of every month 8 am - 4 pm
Coolidge - Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30 am - 5 pm
District 2:
Apache Junction - Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 7:30 am - 5 pm
Florence - Mondays & Wednesdays 8 am - 5 pm
District 3:
Casa Grande - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 7:30 am - 5 pm
Stanfield - The 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10 am - 4:30 pm
Maricopa (Mobile Health Clinic) - Wednesdays 9 am – 3 pm
Most years, flu season does not peak until February; & higher-than-usual flu rates may continue into May. Health officials stress that the single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get a flu vaccination each year.
In order to reduce the chance of catching the flu this season, the Public Health Dept. recommends frequent hand washing, using soap & warm water for 30 seconds. Cover your mouth & nose when coughing or sneezing.
If you do become ill, it is important to stay home to help prevent spreading the illness to others. For more information on influenza & vaccinations, please call the Health District Hotline at 1-866-763-7252.