Washington County Flu Shoot-Out

The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) will be holding its annual Flu Shoot-out in St. George on Tuesday, September 26^th at Red Cliffs Mall. Residents can get their flu shot while helping the SWUPHD and community partners practice their emergency response plans.
 
“When flu vaccine arrived during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, we were ready”, said Paulette Valentine, SWUPHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Director.  “We had just finished our seasonal Flu Shoot-out where we try to give as many vaccines as possible in a short period of time. This helps us prepare for mass distribution of medicine and supplies in case of an actual health emergency, so when the H1N1 vaccine came in we were able to get it to our community quickly and efficiently.”
 
The SWUPHD, along with many local partner agencies and organizations, continues to exercise this response plan every year with the Flu Shoot-outs, held throughout the five -county district before flu season arrives.
 
When: Tuesday, September 26^th
Where: Red Cliffs Mall (1770 Red Cliffs Drive, St. George)
Time:             8am-1pm (drive-thru in parking lot for ages 18+)
                       12pm – 5pm (mall center court for all ages)
Cost: No charge with proof of some insurances, or $20 cash/check/credit card
 
Save time by printing the consent form found at swuhealth.org/flu. Fill it out and bring it to the Shoot-out and don’t forget to wear a short-sleeved shirt.

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The mission of the Southwest Utah Public Health Department is to protect the community's health through the promotion of wellness and the prevention of disease. Visit our website at  www.swuhealth.org