Published September 24. 2014 12:00AM
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) will administer free seasonal flu vaccinations for adults and children six months and older during two community sessions in November.
Shots will be all drive-through, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 8, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Hamilton Boulevard, South Whitehall Township, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 9, Coca-Cola Park, Union Boulevard, Allentown.
According to Terry Burger, RN, LVHN director of infection control and prevention, vaccine supplies are expected to be plentiful this year and there should not be concerns about being able to get a shot.
LVHN is again partnering with area food banks and shelters, including the Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank, Allentown Rescue Mission, Transitional Living Center Program and the AIDS Activities Office food pantry to accept donations of unexpired, non-perishable food items during each of the drive-through sessions.
Food donations are optional and not required to receive a shot. Those who choose to donate food are urged to check the expiration date and only bring items that have not expired and are non-perishable.
LVHN is partnering with the Allentown Health Bureau to again offer online registration. Hourly slots are available for Nov. 8 and 9. Reservation times are estimates and not guaranteed.
Those to receive a flu shot during LVHN's November drive-through vaccinations are asked to abide by the following requests:
Access a vaccine information sheet and 2014-2015 consent form for each person to be vaccinated at lvhn.org, or request forms by calling 610-402-CARE (2273).
Complete the consent form and bring it with you when you get vaccinated.
Dress appropriately with 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 the vehicle.