Mount Nittany Health is offering drive-thru and in-office flu vaccine clinics at all of our primary care locations. The clinics help us vaccinate as many patients as possible in a safe and convenient manner. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling your Mount Nittany Health Primary Care provider or 814.278.4600.
The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. During a typical flu season, millions of people get sick, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized, and thousands die from flu related causes. Everyone 6 months or older should get an annual flu vaccine.
In order to receive your flu vaccination, please follow these simple steps:
Dates:
Dates:
Wednesdays, beginning September 13
Wednesdays, beginning September 13
Wednesdays, beginning September 13
Monday through Friday, beginning September 11
Monday through Friday, beginning September 11
Monday through Friday, beginning September 11
Wednesdays, beginning September 13
Wednesdays, beginning September 13
Wednesdays, beginning September 13
Why is it important to get a flu vaccine EVERY year?
When should I get a vaccine this year?
Can I get season flu even though I got a flu vaccine this year?
Some people, unfortunately, can become infected with a flu virus that the vaccine is designed to protect against, despite getting vaccinated. However, flu vaccination has been shown to reduce severity of illness in people who get vaccinated but still get sick.
What do I do once I arrive at the drive thru vaccination site?
At the drive thru clinics, will I be asked to exit my vehicle?
How much time should I allow?
At the drive thru clinics, can more than one person in a vehicle receive a flu vaccination?