Corewell Health™, in collaboration with Lakeland Care Network, is offering influenza (flu) vaccines to adults 18 years and older at drive-thru and walk-in clinics throughout Southwest Michigan.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine for nearly everyone ages six months and older as the best protection from this serious illness. The optimal time to get the flu vaccine is September through October, to provide better protection, but individuals can get a shot anytime within the flu season.
Vaccination clinics will be held during the following dates and times:
• Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Care Center Royalton, 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph
• Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at New Buffalo Fire Department, 35 N. Harrison St., New Buffalo
• Thursday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Hartford Fire Department, 436 East Main, Hartford
• Friday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Corewell Health Care Center Royalton, 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph
• Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., at First Congregational Church, 651 Pheonix St., South Haven
• Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at North Berrien Fire and Rescue, 170 Washington St., Coloma
• Thursday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals – Watervliet, 400 Medical Park Drive, Watervliet
• Friday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. Joseph Today, 301 State St., St. Joseph
• Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Corewell Health Dowagiac Primary Care Clinic, 520 Main St., Dowagiac
• Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Bridgman American Legion 4241 Legion St., Bridgman
• Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Royalton Township Fire Station, 5385 Scottdale Road, St. Joseph
• Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Corewell Health Center for Wellness, 133 W. Main St., Benton Harbor (walk-in clinic)
• Thursday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at First Congregational Church, 2001 Niles Ave., St. Joseph
• Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at New Heights Laundry Hub, 2121 Red Arrow Highway, Benton Harbor (walk-in clinic)
• Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 2p.m. to 5 p.m., at Chikaming Township Fire Station, 13535 Red Arrow Highway, Harbert
• Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Buchanan Police Department, 720 E. Front St., Buchanan
• Friday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Corewell Health Care Center Royalton, 3900 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph
• Sunday, Oct. 12, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Berrien Springs / Oronoko Township Fire Station, 4411 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs
• Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Lincoln Charter Township Fire Department, 2130 W. John Beers Road, Stevensville
• Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals – Niles Hospital, 31 N. St. Joseph Ave., Niles
Appointments are not needed to receive the vaccine. Patients can remain in their car at the drive-thru locations while the shot is administered. Nurses will administer the trivalent flu vaccine, which protects against three different main groups of influenza Type A and B viruses. For those age 65 years and older, a high-dose flu vaccine will be available.
As most health insurance programs cover the cost of the vaccine, patients should bring their insurance card with them. If paying at the time of vaccination, the cost is $37 for the trivalent flu vaccine, or $74 for the high-dose vaccine (cash or check only; credit cards are not accepted). Individuals will not be turned away due to inability to pay.
For more information about flu vaccines or to inquire about hosting a flu clinic at a local worksite, call 269.927.5154.
