Where to Get a Flu Immunization Shot in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health will provide 113,000 influenza vaccinations at their more than 200 flu shot clinics. The city is promoting their Influenza Immunization Campaign to the highest risk individuals focusing especially on the elderly. More information is about the city of Philadelphia's free flu shot program can be found at www.Phillyhealthinfo.org.

Starting October 15, 2007, Philadelphia's Department of Public Health is offering free flu shots at City Health Centers to eligible Philadelphia residents. The Philadelphia free flu shot program begins at the city's Federally Qualified Health Centers on November 1, 2007. Children ages 18 and younger are encouraged to receive their flu shots from their primary care doctor, and can also receive them at a Philadelphia City Health Center.

Click here for a complete list including address, dates, and times, of the more than 200 locations offering free flu shots in Philadelphia including City Healthy Centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and community-based sites.

To be eligible for the free flu shot provided the Philadelphia Department of Public Health individuals must be residents of the City of Philadelphia as well as meet one of the following three criteria: over the age of 50, afflicted with a chronic medical condition, or a worker providing childcare.

Philadelphia area residents living outside of the city limits can find many flu shot clinics throughout the Pennsylvania suburbs in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

Individuals 9 years of age and older will be eligible for vaccination during Bucks County's Flu Drill on Saturday, October 27th from 10 AM to 2 PM. For information and locations, please call 215-345-3318 or use the link provided below.