Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 9am - 1pm
There is no cost for flu shots - The event is sponsored by the Hays Medical Center Foundation
Participants are asked to bring a canned food item to benefit the Community Assistance Center

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HaysMed’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, October 16. The event will offer free flu shots for anyone older than 6 months.  The time this year is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Hays KS  - HaysMed’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, October 16. The event will offer free flu shots for anyone older than 6 months.  The time this year is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For the safety of the public and those working the flu drive, masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2 years and up.  In addition, physical distancing will be observed at all locations on campus.

It will be the 23rd year the hospital has offered the community service, and approximately 3,500 people are expected to be vaccinated during the free clinic.

People age 10 and up can receive their free flu shot without leaving their vehicles.  HaysMed volunteers will direct traffic during the event.

Children 6 months through 9 years of age will be vaccinated in the large tent on the west side of the Center for Health Improvement.  Adults attending with children can also receive their shots in the same location.

Dozens of volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. HaysMed partners with Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Vo-Tech as both facilities provide students to help with the vaccinations.

  • There will be no nasal flu vaccine at the drive-thru flu shot clinic.
  • There will be no egg free vaccines available at the drive-thru flu shot clinic. People with a severe egg allergy will need to contact their local healthcare provider for their flu vaccine.
  • There will be no high-dose flu vaccine available at this event. People age 65 and older are encouraged to talk to their health care provider about flu vaccine options.

The vaccine also is available at HaysMed clinics for patients who are unable to attend the drive-thru flu shot event. Charges will apply at regular clinic visits, though the vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans.