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Eastgate Public Health Center to Offer Free Flu Vaccination Clinics

People without health insurance can get access to the flu vaccine.

Free flu vaccines will be available to people with no health insurance at one of three free upcoming vaccination clinics at the Eastgate Public Health Center in Bellevue, according to Seattle and King County Public Health.

The clinics at, 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, will be offered at the following dates and times:

  • Saturday, January 19, 10 am-2 pm
  • Wednesday, January 23, 3-7 pm
  • Wednesday, January 30, 3-7 pm

The flu appears to be hitting the area early including in King County, according to Public Health – Seattle & King County. The free flu vaccination clinics offered at Eastgate and two other locations in Seattle will help those without insurance stay protected from the illness.

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For those who have insurance or who can pay for a vaccine, flu vaccine (shots and nasal spray) is also available at many healthcare provider offices and pharmacies. Visit http://flushot.healthmap.org to help find locations.

"The flu will likely continue to circulate for many weeks, so getting flu vaccine now can still provide protection for the rest of the flu season," said Dr. Jeff Duchin, Chief of Communicable Disease Epidemiology & Immunization at Public Health. "Flu vaccine is especially important for pregnant women, people in contact with infants who are too young to vaccinate, and also to people with health conditions that put them at greater risk for severe illness and hospitalization."

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According to the health department, health experts recommend flu vaccine for all people 6 months and older, especially for pregnant women and people who have long-term health problems, like diabetes, asthma, and heart or lung problems. Anyone who lives with or cares for an infant younger than 6 months should also get vaccinated to protect the infant from getting flu.

The free flu vaccination clinics will be held at Public Health Centers at the following locations and times:

Columbia Public Health Center
4400 37th Ave S, Seattle
206-296-4650

  • Saturday, January 19, 10 am-2 pm
  • Thursday, January 24, 3-7 pm
  • Thursday, January 31, 3-7 pm

Eastgate Public Health Center
14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue
206-296-4920

  • Saturday, January 19, 10 am-2 pm
  • Wednesday, January 23, 3-7 pm
  • Wednesday, January 30, 3-7 pm

Federal Way Public Health Center
33431 13th Place S, Federal Way
206-296-8410

  • Saturday, January 19, 10 am-2 pm
  • Saturday, January 26, 10 am-2 pm

North Public Health Center
10501 Meridian Ave N, Seattle
206-296-4765

  • Saturday, January 19, 10 am-2 pm
  • Tuesday, January 22, 3-7 pm
  • Tuesday, January 29, 3-7 pm

The vaccinations will be given to people who do not have insurance or cannot afford to pay for vaccination otherwise. No other vaccinations will be offered at the time of the clinics. You will be able to get flu shots or nasal spray vaccines, and preservative-free, gelatin-free, and latex-free vaccines will be available.

For more information, visit www.kingcounty.gov/health/flu


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