Flu Shots To Be Offered To Lakewood Students

LAKEWOOD, OH — In the midst of a heat wave, it's hard to fathom the coming flu season. Still, the days will soon turn chilly, the leaves will become a kaleidoscope of colors, and a bunch of Northeast Ohioans will begin running fevers.

To keep students healthy, the Lakewood City Schools have partnered with Healthy Schools to bring flu shots to the district. The goal is to provide the shots to 100 percent of the student body, the district said on social media.

Trained nurses will be administering the shots during the school day. Signed-up students will need an insurance card (or a parent with an insurance card) on-hand. Students can be signed-up for flu shots by clicking here.

Flu season in Ohio begins in October and continues through May. Last year's flu season was particularly brutal, with three children dying and thousands hospitalized. Between October and February, alone, there were more than 8,600 hospitalizations related to the flu.

Lakewood City has partnered with Healthy Schools to offer flu shots during the school day with the goal of ensuring that flu shots are available to 100% of our students. Learn more & sign up by September 18th: https://t.co/MOnj4J2Z0v pic.twitter.com/EEiNn548KM

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