Pinellas County To Offer Free Flu Shots This Week

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — With coronavirus still a public health threat, experts say it's especially important to guard your health by getting a flu shot this season.

The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is marking National Influenza Vaccination Week by offering no-cost flu vaccines at its centers, by appointment from Monday-Friday, Dec. 7-11.

Flu vaccines normally range from $30 to $65 at the centers. DOH-Pinellas provided no-cost flu vaccines in late October during its annual Flu Boo events that immunized 364 Pinellas residents over three days.

DOH-Pinellas clients coming to the St. Petersburg, Mid-County, Clearwater and Tarpon Springs centers for other services will be offered the no-cost vaccine as part of their visit.

The general public can schedule a no-cost vaccine by calling 727-824-6900.

Due to coronavirus precautions, no walk-ins will be accepted.

Early December is a good time to get protected because it takes about two weeks for the vaccine to be effective — just in time for holiday celebrations later in the month.