Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Announces No-cost Flu Clinics Across Indiana This Month

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its mission to improve lives and communities across Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield will sponsor more than 30 no-cost flu clinics this month at sites in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville and Gary.

“Getting the flu shot this year is more important than ever,” said Dr. Julie Keck, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Director. “Getting the flu weakens the body’s defenses making us more vulnerable to COVID-19. A flu shot can help decrease the risk of becoming sick with the flu by as much as 60 percent and is also a way to protect those around you including young children, older adults and those with chronic health conditions.”

Flu shots are available to anyone in the community at no cost. You do not have to be insured or an Anthem member, but if you do have insurance, bring your insurance card. Most of these events are for ages 11 and up, but restrictions may apply at certain events. All CDC and local health department protocols will be followed, including social distancing and face masks.

Pre-registration helps ensure that enough shots will be available, however, walk-ins are welcome. To register and find out more about each event, visit http://anthem.ly/influclinic.

Media interviews with Anthem clinical staff available upon request.

Flu clinics will take place at the following locations:

Indianapolis:
Indianapolis Children’s Museum, 3000 N. Meridian St.
October 16, 17, 21, 23, 28, 30
People of Life Ministries, 3705 W. Kessler Blvd, North Drive
October 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28, 29

Gary:
The Steel Yard, One Stadium Plaza
October 15, 22, 29
November 5, 7, 12

Fort Wayne: (Call 260-424-7468 to schedule an appointment)
Super Shot, 1515 Hobson Rd.
October 1, 6, 10, 20, 21
November 4, 11, 14
December 2

Evansville:
Baptist Memorial Church, 605 Canal St
October 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

Flu Facts:

• Each year, millions of people (about 8 percent of the U.S. population) get the flu.
• In the 2018-19 flu season, the flu shot helped prevent:
  • 4.4 million illnesses
  • 2.3 million medical visits
  • 58,000 hospitalizations
  • 3,500 deaths

• Prevention is important:
  • Clean shared surfaces. Wipe down telephones, keyboards, steering wheels and doorknobs
  • Avoid close contact with those who are sick
  • Wash your hands often and sneeze and cough into your upper sleeve
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

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