Saturday, Sept. 28 is the first Super Saturday, with additional dates set for Oct. 26 and Nov. 23. The Geisinger Pottsville clinic at 529 Terry Reiley Way will be open 9 a.m. to noon on the Super Saturday dates for patients to receive a flu shot, with no appointment is necessary.
“It’s recommended that everyone age 6 months and older get vaccinated against the flu every year,” said Dr. Maria Kobylinski, chair of Geisinger Community Medicine. “Flu season generally begins in late October and runs through April, so getting vaccinated early in the season is best defense to keep yourself and those around you flu free.”
There are certain people who are considered most vulnerable for contracting the flu, Kobylinski said. Pregnant women, patients with asthma and other respiratory infections, heart and lung conditions, diabetes and anyone over age 65 should get the flu shot.
In addition to the Super Saturday Flu Vaccine Days, Geisinger community medicine offices offer flu shots during regular office hours, with many locations open until 7 p.m. Also, patients age 9 and older can get a flu shot at Geisinger Careworks urgent care locations any day of the week, with no appointment necessary.
For a full list of Super Saturday Flu Vaccine Day locations, as well as helpful tips on staying flu free this season, visit geisinger.org/flu.