ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Jefferson Health is helping Lehigh Valley residents protect themselves from flu season.<\/p>\n
Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, partnered with Dorney Park Saturday morning to give out free flu shots from the comfort of people\u2019s cars.<\/p>\n
Back for its 28th year, the clinic offered free influenza vaccines to all ages, including children 6 months and older.<\/p>\n
Health officials are stressing the importance of getting vaccinated.<\/p>\n
“There have been about 24,000 hospitalizations last year due to the flu. We had about 500 deaths from flu, and some small percentage of that involve children,\u201d explained Alex Benjamin, chief infection control and prevention officer in the Jefferson LV region.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s something we can do to protect our community and give them access to a vaccine that keeps them healthier,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
If you missed Saturday\u2019s clinic, Jefferson Health will be hosting another drive-thru clinic on Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital\u2013Hecktown Oaks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
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