From Oct. 5 until March, seasonal flu shots will be given at the Solomon Center on the following days and times:
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Monday and every other Saturday (beginning Oct. 10)
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Wednesday
The flu drive is for dependents, beneficiaries and retirees with valid military identification. All active duty Soldiers will be scheduled through their units.
Children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years will get their flu shot at the Pediatric clinic on a walk-in basis. The clinic is located in the Family Health Clinic on the ground floor of Moncrief Army Community Hospital. Times and dates will be announced later. For more information, call 751-2210.
On-post schools will also have a flu drive that will include vaccinations for teachers and parents. Parents must be present to sign permission forms.
The schedule is as follows:
Pierce Terrace - 7 to 9 a.m., Oct. 6 and 8
C.C. Pinckney - 7 to 9 a.m., Oct. 13 and 15
MACH will not provide the vaccine for non-beneficiaries. Non-beneficiaries and DoD civilians should get their flu shots from their own primary care managers.
TRICARE-authorized beneficiaries who do not wish to wait for the Fort Jackson Flu Drive can use Minute or Concentra Clinics found in some pharmacies, but not regular pharmacies or stores. A list of these clinics can be found online at TRICARE.mil.
The two vaccines available are the FluMist nasal spray vaccine and the flu "shot," which is given by needle.
If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to the flu vaccine, speak with your primary care manager prior to receiving a vaccine.
If you have questions or would like more information on this year's flu drive, call 751-2434.
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