The flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, body aches and sore throat. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 200,000 Americans are hospitalized with flu-related complications each year.
In 2014, more than 27,000 people were vaccinated at the Barnes-Jewish flu shot clinics. Thanks to a donation from the Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the St. Louis community will again benefit from free flu vaccines for those six months and older.
All vaccines are free of latex and preservatives, and are available on a first come, first served basis. No pre-registration is required.
For safety reasons, flu shots are not available to individuals who have had a previous allergic reaction to the flu vaccine, those with egg allergies or anyone who has ever had Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
Free seasonal flu shots are available at the following Barnes-Jewish locations while supplies last:
Monday, October 5 – Wednesday, October 7
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Adult vaccinations only (18+ years old)
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, main floor lobby
One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110
Parking is available in the South Garage for $1.50/hr
Monday, October 5 – Wednesday, October 7
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Adult & pediatric vaccinations (6 months and older)
Center for Advanced Medicine, 3rd floor lobby
4921 Parkview Place, St. Louis, MO 63110
Parking is available in the North Garage and Forest Park/Laclede Garage for $1.50/hr
Sunday, October 11
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Adult and pediatric vaccinations (6 months and older)
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Medical Office Building 2
10 Barnes West Drive
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Free parking is available on site
SSM Health is offering free flu shot clinics on one day, Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. until Noon at the following locations:
SSM Health DePaul Hospital – May Center
12303 DePaul Drive, St. Louis, MO 63044
SSM Health St. Clare Hospital – Conference Center
1015 Bowles Avenue, Fenton, MO 63026
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles Room
300 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, MO 63301
SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake St. Louis
Education Center- Koening Building
100 Medical Plaza, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
SSM Health Medical Group
172 Professional Parkway, Troy, MO 63379
Vaccines will be available by injection only at the SSM locations and will be available for individuals ages nine and older. There will not be a preservative-free option. Pregnant women are advised to obtain a flu shot from their primary care physician
See more dates and times of free flu vaccine clinics in this week’s Your Health Matters.