FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – As flu season approaches, the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is teaming up with local nonprofit Super Shot to offer free flu vaccinations at ten library branches across Allen County. Beginning September 26, clinics will be open to individuals aged six months and older, with no one turned away due to inability to pay. A $15 administration fee is requested for those without insurance, but Super Shot says no one will be turned away.
“Our libraries are trusted community hubs,” said ACPL Executive Director Susan P. Baier. “By hosting vaccine clinics, we’re helping ensure preventive care is accessible to all.”
The following was released:
As flu season approaches, the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is once again partnering with local nonprofit Super Shot to provide free flu vaccinations at library branches throughout the county. This ongoing collaboration, which began in 2021, aims to make preventive care more accessible to the community.
Beginning Friday, Super Shot will be on-site at ten ACPL branches to administer flu vaccines to individuals aged 6 months and older. These clinics are open to the public, and no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. While a $15 administration fee is requested for those without insurance, assistance is available, and the priority remains on protecting public health.
“The library is a place where people go for support and resources, and as such, we believe the library can play a key role in public health,” said Susan P. Baier, Executive Director of ACPL. “Access to vaccines is essential for a healthy community and by bringing Super Shot vaccine clinics into our branches, we’re helping ensure that vital preventive care is both convenient and accessible for everyone in our community.”
Vaccine clinics will be held on the following dates:
October 16 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Grabill Branch
October 16 from 3 – 5:45 p.m. at the Woodburn Branch
October 18 from 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Waynedale Branch
October 20 from 3 – 6 p.m. at the Hessen Cassel Branch
October 21 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Shawnee Branch
Pre-registration is available at HERE
Parents or guardians must accompany minors under the age of 18. Participants should bring their insurance card if insured. For more information about Super Shot or the vaccine clinics, visit supershot.org
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