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PCH offices host drive-trough flu clinics
Putnam County Hospital hosted the final drive-through flu shot clinic at the four primary care offices during the last week of October.
More than 340 flu vaccines were given during these drive-through 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-through clinics 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 six months and older get vaccinated every flu season. Children six months through eigh years of age may need two doses during a single flu season. Everyone else needs only one dose each flu season. It takes about two 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 looking for a new healthcare provider, is invited to visit 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.