Queen Creek, AZ

Queen Creek Fire & Medical Offering Free Curbside Flu Shot Clinic Monday, Oct. 19

Protect yourself this flu season by getting a free flu shot. The curbside clinic will be offered on Monday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the southeast corner of Ellsworth Loop and Victoria (north of the QC Library, 21802 S. Ellsworth Rd). The flu shots are free of charge through Maricopa County Public Health, administered by the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department.

Two vaccines will be available on a first come, first served basis – one for individuals six months to 64 and another for individuals 65 and older.

According to Maricopa County Public Health:

--Getting the vaccine means you have a lower chance of getting the flu and passing it to others, including those who are at higher risk for severe illness, like young children, older adults, and those with chronic medical conditions.

--If you do get the flu after you’ve had the flu vaccine, it tends to be milder and you are much less likely to be hospitalized.

--The flu vaccine DOES NOT cause flu illness or increase your risk for other respiratory viruses like COVID-19. Hundreds of millions of Americans have safely received flu vaccines over the past 50 years, and there has been extensive research supporting the vaccine’s effectiveness. 

No insurance information is needed. QCFMD personnel will be wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) – individuals receiving the flu shot are encouraged to wear a face covering (individuals under two years should not wear face coverings).