Flu shot clinics set to open in northeast Kansas

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Flu season is fast approaching northeast Kansas, but locals will have several opportunities to get their vaccinations.

Flu shot clinics are getting ready to open in Manhattan, Junction City and Topeka, courtesy of Stormont Vail Health. People are encouraged to swing by one of the health center's clinics to get a shot in an environment that is both fast and convenient.

Taylor Bugg with Stormont Vail Health said in a press release that people who need to get vaccinated can participate in one of five upcoming flu shot clinics. She said these are available to those who have set up appointments but are also available to walk-ins and people using the drive-thru.

Topeka flu shot clinics

• Stormont Vail Hospital Surgery parking garage.
  • Southwest 10th Street and Southwest Garfield Avenue.
  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 and Oct. 9.
  • Must be 19 years old or older.
  • Must be an established patient.
  • No first-time flu vaccines.
• Cotton O'Neil Pediatrics-Gage.
  • 4100 Southwest 15th Street.
  • 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 and Oct. 30.
  • Must be 19 years old or older.
  • No appointment needed.
  • Must be an established patient.
  • Eligible family members can also get a flu shot.
  • No first-time flu vaccines.
  • Vaccines for Children (VCF) program accepted.
• Stormont Vail Retail Pharmacy.
  • 830 Southwest Lane Street, Suite B.
  • 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 and Oct. 30.
  • Ages six and older.
  • Open to all.
  • Walk-ins - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Appointments call 785-235-8796.

Manhattan flu shot clinic

• Stormont Vail Health Manhattan Campus.
  • 1325 Research Drive.
  • 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 18.
  • Drive-thru clinic.
  • Ages 19 and older.
  • Must be an established patient.
  • No first-time flu vaccines.

Junction City flu shot clinic

• Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills Campus.
  • 1103 Street Marys Road.
  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 24 and Oct. 2.
  • Must be 19 years old or older.
  • No appointment needed.
  • Must be an established patient.
  • No first-time flu vaccines.
  • Walk-in clinic.

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