For the 14th consecutive year, Barnes-Jewish Hospital will provide free seasonal flu shots beginning Monday, October 2.
The flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, body aches and sore throat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine. Last year, more than 200,000 Americans were hospitalized with flu-related complications each year, according to the CDC.
All vaccines are free of latex and preservatives, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the following Barnes-Jewish locations while supplies last:
City of St. Louis
Monday, Oct. 2 – Wednesday, Oct. 4
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 $2/hour
Monday, Oct. 2 – Wednesday, Oct. 4
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 $2/hour
West St. Louis County
Sunday, Oct. 8
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
South St. Louis County
Sunday, Oct. 15
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Adult and pediatric vaccinations (6 months and older)
Siteman Cancer Center – South County
5225 Midamerica Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63129
Free parking is available on-site
North St. Louis County
Sunday, Oct. 22
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Adult and pediatric vaccinations (6 months and older)
Siteman Cancer Center at Christian Hospital
Christian Hospital Atrium – Detrick Building
11133 Dunn Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63136
Free parking is available on-site
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.
For more information, visit barnesjewish.org/flushots or call 314-TOP-DOCS (867-3627).                                                           Â
