Published September 26. 2012 12:00AM
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) will administer free seasonal flu vaccinations for adults and children six months and older 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 3, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, South Whitehall Township, and Nov. 4, Coca-Cola Park, Allentown. It's the 15th annual year for the LVHN program.
LVHN is again partnering with the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank, Allentown Rescue Mission and AIDS Activities Office food pantry to accept donations of non-perishable food items, which are optional and not required to receive a shot.
According to Terry Burger, RN, LVHN director of infection control and prevention, the vaccine supply is plentiful this year and there should not be concerns about being able to get a shot. She said more than 10,000 shots were given during the two days last November. Burger encourages registration for afternoon time slots because the lines tend to be shorter, meaning little or no waiting to get a shot.
A vaccine information statement, consent form, link to online registration and maps of both locations are available at lvhn.org by clicking on the box, Programs and Events, or request a vaccine information sheet and consent form by calling 610-402-CARE (2273).
Wear loose-fitting clothing for the shot to be administered in the arm of an adult and the leg of children less than two- years-old. Do not bring pets in your vehicle.