Kingman County Health Department

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October 27

“Drive Thru To Stop The Flu”

 By Anita Kirkpatrick and Cindy Chrisman-Smith

Flu season is almost here! That’s the bad news.

The good news is that the Public Health Department will be offering flu shots at no cost to any adult – provided in the comfort of your own vehicle!

     Yes, you read that correctly: if you arrive for your flu shot riding in a vehicle (car, pickup truck, van, probably even a covered-wagon), you can receive this year’s flu vaccination in a unique drive-up setting. It’s called a “Point of Dispensing Drill” and the Kingman County Public Health Department officials are ex-cited to be able to provide no cost influenza vaccinations and at the same time participate in a drill that will help them more effectively assist the public in the event of a future disaster or disease outbreak.

     On Monday October 27, from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., you can take part in this event by entering the well-marked “flu lane,” running north on Main from Riverside Park to Sherman street, and turn onto the 100 block of east Sherman. At that point you immediately will see a number of tables, law enforcement officers, and health care providers standing in the street (yes, in the street!) ready to give you your flu vaccination (that is, after you complete a short Consent form) right in the comfort of your car (or truck, etc.). You may drive through alone or with as many adults as you want to pack into your vehicle. Adults age 18 and older can receive the vaccination at no cost – sorry, no children during this event.

     Cindy Chrisman-Smith, County Health Officer and Director of the Kingman County Public Health Department, requests that everyone wear loose, comfortable clothing that will permit giving the injection in the upper part of the arm, just below the shoulder area. City and County law enforcement personnel will be on-hand to help with traffic flow and other safety issues, as will KDOT officials. Chrisman-Smith cautions all potential Health Dept. patrons that no other services will be available at the Health Dept. until 2 p.m. on the day of the event (Oct. 27^th).

     This event will take place regardless of the weather, short of anything severe (blizzard, freezing rain, tornados, etc).  Chris-man-Smith indicated that health officials “will do an event like this every year” after this initial event. It is excellent practice for possible future disasters and also serves the public, particularly those with limited mobility, effectively.  

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