LEWES, Del. - Beebe Healthcare has announced 30 free flu vaccine clinics to take place in Sussex County between Oct. 2 and Nov. 14.
According to the CDC, flu vaccines are recommended for everyone six months and older. The center also says that September and October are the best times to get a shot.
“Getting your influenza (flu) vaccine is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your family, and the community from the flu,” said Dr. Bill Chasanov, an infectious disease physician and Chief Health System Design Officer at Beebe Healthcare. “Beebe is proud to offer this opportunity to our community every year through our Community Outreach team and Community Mobile Health Clinic.”
The hospital says the clinics are free of charge, and appointments are not needed. They say the vaccines are available for adults 18 years old and older.
Beebe says the dates are as follows, with times subject to change:
Monday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to Noon at the Lewes Senior Center, 32083 Janice Rd, Lewes
Monday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Physical Rehab Lighthouse Plaza, 19324 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to Noon at the Sussex YMCA, 20080 Church St, Rehoboth Beach
Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Jude’s Church, 152 Tulip Dr #1689, Lewes
Saturday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wings & Wheels event, 21553 Rudder Lane, Georgetown
Monday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Physical Rehab Lighthouse Plaza, 19324 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 3-6 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Lab Georgetown, 21635 Biden Ave, Georgetown
Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2-5:30 p.m. at First State Community Action Agency, Senior Companion Program, 308 N. Railroad Ave., Georgetown
Friday, Oct. 13, Noon to 3 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Lab, Rehoboth Health Campus, 18941 John J Williams Hwy, Rehoboth Beach
Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Frankford Health Fair, Frankford Fire Hall, 7 Main Street, Frankford
Monday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Physical Rehab Lighthouse Plaza, 19324 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2-6 p.m. at Camp Rehoboth Community Center, 37 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to Noon, at the Village Improvement Association, 415 N. Boardwalk, Rehoboth
Friday, Oct. 20, 3-6 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Lab Express Millville, 32550 Doc’s Place Extension Unit 1, Millville
Saturday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to Noon at the Lewes Historic Farmers Market, Lewes Elementary School parking lot, 820 Savannah Rd.
Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rabbit’s Ferry, 19112 Robinsonville Rd, Lewes
Sunday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Epworth Church, 19285 Holland Glade Rd, Rehoboth Beach
Monday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Physical Rehab Lighthouse Plaza, 19324 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 3-6 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Lab Express Millsboro, 28538 Dupont Blvd, Millsboro
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to Noon at Sea Colony Fitness Center, 38994 Westway Dr, Bethany Beach
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2-6 p.m. at Crossroad Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown
Friday, Oct. 27, 3-6 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Lab Express Long Neck, 32060 Long Neck Rd, Millsboro
Saturday Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Multi-Cultural Community Health Fair, Seaford Highschool, 399 N. Market Street, Seaford
Sunday Oct. 29, 1-3 p.m. at the Millville Vol. Fire Department, 35554 Atlantic Ave, Millville
Monday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Physical Rehab Lighthouse Plaza, 19324 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 3-6 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Lab Express Milton, 614 Mulberry St., Milton
Saturday, Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 55+ Expo, Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes
Monday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Physical Rehab Lighthouse Plaza, 19324 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach
Monday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beebe Healthcare Physical Rehab Lighthouse Plaza, 19324 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach
Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach
Beebe has also set up a Flu Hotline, 302-291-6FLU (6358), for community members to call for the most up-to-date clinic schedule.