Beebe Healthcare hosting free flu vaccination clinics in Sussex Co.

LEWES, Del. – Beebe Healthcare will once again host several free flu vaccination clinics throughout Sussex County this fall.

Officials say that since demand outpaced supply last year, clinics will be announced in two-week windows, running from September through November.

“Last year’s low influenza cases proved that getting a vaccine, wearing a mask, washing your hands, and watching your distance works,” said Bill Chasanov, DO, Chief Population Health Officer, Beebe Healthcare. “These are all easy ways to help reduce the overall number of cases of the flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory illnesses during this fall and winter.”

While COVID-19 is still active, the CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine to help protect themselves during the 2021-22 flu season. The CDC is also recommending that individuals get vaccinated before flu activity begins in their community, suggesting that September and October are good times to get a flu shot.

Flu vaccine clinics offered in the next couple of weeks are as follows:

• Monday, September 27th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Beebe Healthcare Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth
• Tuesday, September 28th, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – First State Community Action Agency, Georgetown
• Wednesday, September 29th, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Crossroads Community Church, Georgetown
• Sunday, October 3rd, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Epworth Church, Rehoboth Beach
• Monday, October 4th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Beebe Healthcare Lighthouse Plaza. Rehoboth
• Tuesday, October 5th, noon to 6 p.m. – Camp Rehoboth, Rehoboth Beach
• Thursday, October 7th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Lewes Senior Center, Lewes
• Saturday, October 9th, noon to 3 p.m. – Beebe Lab Express Rt 24 Health Campus, Rehoboth
• Monday, October 11th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Beebe Healthcare Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth

Additional flu clinics will be announced on October 4th.