ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The City of Allentown Health Bureau is going mobile this October to provide free flu shots, MMR vaccines, health education, and emergency preparedness resources to neighborhoods across the city.
The events are in partnership with the City’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program.
The Health Bureau says it will host five community outreach events throughout October for residents to receive a free flu shot, learn about available health resources, and get information to help prepare for emergencies.
According to the Health Bureau, the upcoming events will be:
Thursday, October 8 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Hamilton Street between 8th and 9th Streets
Friday, October 16 from 3-5 p.m. at Hibernia Fire Station (643 Ridge Avenue)
Wednesday, October 21 from 2:30-5 p.m. at Turner Street between 8th and 8th Streets
Thursday, October 22 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 14th Street, between Allen and Tilghman Streets
Wednesday, October 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Keck Park/Moser Family Center (614 S. Carlisle St.)
Residents who cannot attend one of the neighborhood outreach events can receive a free flu shot at the Allentown Health Bureau (245 N. 6th Street) every Friday from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
For more information about the events and vaccines, visit allentownpa.gov/flushot