St. Louis, MO  (KTRS)  Flu season is just around the corner.

SSM Health is responding by offering six free flu vaccine clinics in the St. Louis area on October 8th. This is an annual effort to reduce influenza risk for children, adults, and their families.

For each of the public flu clinics, vaccines will be available by injection only. There will not be a preservative-free option.  No appointments are necessary.

Participants should wear loose fit clothing and cannot be pregnant at the time. Flu shots will be given on a first come, first serve basis and are available while supplies last.

Pregnant women are advised to obtain a flu shot from their primary care physician.

SSM Health provides two alternatives. One is a drive-thru clinic allowing those ages 6 months and above to get a flu shot without even getting out of the car:

Saturday, October 8

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital

Parking Lot next to Ronald McDonald House

3450 Park Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63104

In partnership with Kohl’s 4 Kids, certified car seat technicians will also be present to check for proper installation.

The other option is for those ages 9 and above. SSM Health will host free, public flu clinics for that age group at the following locations:

Saturday, October 8

8 a.m. – Noon

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital –

Conference Center

1015 Bowles Avenue

Fenton, MO 63026

 

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake St. Louis

Education Center – Koenig Building

400 Medical Plaza

Lake St. Louis, MO 63367

 

SSM Health DePaul Hospital –

May Center

12303 DePaul Drive

St. Louis, MO 63044

 

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles

St. Charles Room

300 First Capitol Drive

St. Charles, MO 63301

 

SSM Health Medical Group

172 Professional Parkway

Troy, MO 63379