Flu Vaccine Protects You, Your Family and Our Community!

The single most effective protection against flu is getting a flu vaccine. It is recommended that all people aged 6 months and older receive a flu vaccine every year.

Many additional measures have been put in place this year to keep flu clinic staff and clients healthy and safe.

Registration is required.

Why the Flu Vaccine is More Important than Ever this Year

It’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both spread this fall and winter. Healthcare systems could be overwhelmed treating both patients with flu and patients with COVID-19.

The flu and COVID-19 have many similar symptoms (cough, chills, fever, body aches). This means getting a flu vaccine this year is more important than ever to protect you and your family.

While getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, there are many important benefits, such as:
  • Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of illness, hospitalization, and death.
  • Getting a flu vaccine can also save healthcare resources for the care of patients with COVID-19.
  • Flu vaccine can offer a peace of mind. You are:
    • Less likely to wonder if you have the flu or COVID-19
    • More likely to be able to continue going to work or school
    • Less likely to be required to isolate or quarantine
For more information, visit the CDC’s Flu FAQs page here.

2020 Community Flu Clinic Schedule

Location Date Time
Unionville High School
CLINIC REGISTRATION FULL		 October 1 3 PM - 7 PM
Kennett High School October 8 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Gordan Early Literacy Center October 15 3 PM - 6 PM
Owen J Roberts Middle School October 19 3 PM - 6:30 PM
Collegium Charter School October 22 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
West Chester East High School October 24 9 AM - 1 PM
Octorara High School November 9 2:30 PM - 6 PM
Coatesville Area Senior High November 12 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Phoenixville Area Middle School November 16 4 PM - 7 PM

You can also schedule an appointment at the Health Department

Select Tuesdays 9 AM – 1 PM
Wednesdays 2 PM - 6 PM
Fridays 9 AM – Noon

Immunization Clinic Hours

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What should I bring?

  • Print and complete consent form before you arrive
  • If you have health insurance, bring your card

What should I wear?

  • Your mask
  • Short or loose-fitting sleeves

What can I expect?

  • Your safety is our number one priority. Read more about this year’s process and additional safety measures
  • When you arrive, everyone will be screened for symptoms.
  • You will then receive instructions about where to park and when to enter the clinic building.
  • You may have to stand outside prior to your appointment time. Dress appropriately.

Cost of a Flu Vaccine

  • If you have insurance, please bring your insurance card with you to the clinic. Participating private insurance plans can be billed.
  • If you do not have insurance, you will still receive a flu vaccine and will not pay any out-of-pocket costs.

What Flu Vaccines Are Available at the Health Department?

  • Regular 4-strain flu shots for people aged 6 months and older
  • Flublok egg-free flu shots for people aged 18 and older
  • Fluzone High Dose flu shots for people aged 65 years and older
  • Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine is unavailable this year at the Health Department

Flu Vaccine Information

For questions about receiving a flu vaccine at the Health Department, please call 610-344-6225.
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