FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry is taking the lead in the fight against preventable diseases by receiving his annual flu shot on September 15, coinciding with the launch of the new “Make a Date to Vaccinate” campaign.
The campaign is a collaborative effort by Super Shot, Inc. and Aging and In-Home Services that aims to encourage adults, including those with disabilities, to get up to date with their vaccinations.
Representatives released the following:
“Vaccination has a proven track record of reducing illnesses, doctor’s visits, and the risk of severe complications,” said Connie Heflin, Executive Director of Super Shot, Inc. “Despite access to vaccines such as flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, and shingles, too many Allen County residents remain unvaccinated and at risk for serious illnesses.”
Funding from the U.S. Health and Human Services (HSS)* has enabled Aging and In Home Services to join forces with Super Shot to provide over 1,000 adult vaccinations in Fort Wayne this fall, including a limited supply of RSV and shingles vaccines which will be made available to uninsured adults at no cost. RSV and updated COVID-19 booster shots will be provided as soon as they become available.
“AIHS received a $1,000,000 grant from USAging to assist and host vaccination clinics throughout northeast Indiana for adults 18 years of age and older as part of the nationwide Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative,” said AIHS Vice President, Communications & Resource Development, Megan Clouse. “After receiving the funding, we partnered with numerous community organizations to assist with vaccination clinics.”
Super Shot, 1515 Hobson Road, offers all CDC recommended adult and child immunizations. A limited supply of adult Shingles and RSV vaccinations, when available, will be provided to uninsured adults at no cost. All insured patients should bring their insurance information. To schedule an appointment, please call (260) 424-SHOT (7468) or visit www.supershot.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Super Shot Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Saturdays from 9 a.m. – Noon
Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry emphasizes the collective responsibility to safeguard the community’s health. “We all know how important it is to look out for our community’s health so everyone can continue their normal daily lives—at home, at work and in school. Vaccinations are an easy way to protect ourselves and those around us,” shared Mayor Henry.
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