Mee Memorial Offers Free Flu Shots in Greenfield and King City

King City, CA — It doesn't just protect you, it protects the people around you, including little children, older people, and others who may face serious risks if they get sick.

In a nutshell, that's why nearly everyone should get a flu shot every year.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), "Flu vaccine prevents millions of illnesses and flu-related doctor’s visits each year. For example, during 2016-2017, flu vaccination prevented an estimated 5.3 million influenza illnesses, 2.6 million influenza-associated medical visits, and 85,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations." (www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccine-benefits.htm)

To help make it easy for more people to get their flu shots this year, Mee Memorial Healthcare System is offering the service for free in Greenfield and King City.

In Greenfield, free flu shots will be available on Thursday, November 14 between 4 pm and 7 pm at the Mary Chapa Literacy and Technology Academy at 490 El Camino Real.

In King City, the vaccinations will be available on Saturday, November 16 between 11 am and 3 pm at Grace Lutheran Church at 205 Canal Street.

More information on the benefits of flu shots call 385-7129 or go online to cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccine-benefits.htm.

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