Community Flu Shot Clinics Set

The Texas Department of State Health Services Region 4/5 North will be conducting seasonal flu shot community clinics in Van Zandt County on the following dates and locations:

Grand Saline: Oct. 8, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at the Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Pavilion.

Edgewood: Oct. 22, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. at the Edgewood Senior Citizens and Civic Center.

Edom: Nov. 6, 9-11 a.m. at the Edom Community Center.

Martins Mill: Nov. 6, 1:30-4 p.m. at Martins Mill High School.

Van: Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-noon at the Van Community Center.

The cost will be $10 per person or $20 per family. There is no charge for anyone who is on Medicare or Medicaid.

These clinics are open to the public for anyone in the county who wishes to get the seasonal flu shot. The H1N1 flu shot is not available at this time. However, when the shots are available, the department will let the public know. There is no charge for the H1N1 vaccine.