LVHN

Lehigh Valley Health Network will administer free seasonal flu vaccinations for the 22nd straight year for adults and children six months and older during two community sessions in November. Shots will be all drive-thru at Dorney Park 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 and at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10.

Again this year LVHN is partnering with area food banks and shelters to accept donations of unexpired, non-perishable food items during each of the drive-thru 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.

In addition, volunteers will be collecting other items to assist those in need in our community. These include things like diapers, personal hygiene products – toothbrushes, for example – coffee pods and wipes.

LVHN is partnering with the Allentown Health Bureau to offer online registration again this year. Slots are available for either the morning or afternoon sessions both Saturday and Sunday. Slots are not appointments so those reserving times may arrive at any time during the reserved time period. A vaccine information statement, consent form, link to online registration and maps of both locations are available at lvhn.org/flushot. Please bring a completed and signed 2019-2020 consent form for each individual receiving a flu shot.

Forms may be found at lvhn.org/flushot, or requested by calling 888-402-LVHN (5846) and dress appropriately – loose-fitting clothing for the shot to be administered in the arm, and the leg of children under two years old.