Bon Secours offering free flu vaccines to the community
October 3, 2023
Health System to Host 4 Flu Clinics During October
With the goal of making flu shots accessible throughout the community, Bon Secours is hosting a series of flu vaccine clinics over the next few weeks for adults, ages 18 to 64.
Flu vaccines have been shown to prevents millions of illnesses and flu-related doctor’s visits each year. Health care providers say it may be even more crucial this year.
“We are preparing for a busier than usual flu season, especially as we’ve seen more of the COVID restrictions ease in the community with masking, hand hygiene, and social distancing,” said Irene Pena, a registered nurse working with the Bon Secours Community Wellness Outreach program. “This year’s vaccine helps protect against 4 different flu strains and is an important step in preventing illnesses, medical visits, hospitalizations, and even death.”
The upcoming flu clinics will be held:
Wednesday, October 4 th
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Triune Mercy Center
222 Rutherford Street
Greenville, SC 29609
Friday, October 6th
4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sterling Community Center
113 Minus Street
Greenville, SC 29601
Saturday, October 21 st
2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Sebastian Church
2300 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29609
Sunday, October 22 nd
12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
St. Sebastian Church
2300 Old Buncombe Road
Greenville, SC 29609
The flu vaccine will be offered for free on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. You must be at least 18 to participate. High-dose vaccines for those over the age of 65 will not be available at these clinics.
All participants will be required to wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols. Masks will be provided on site for anyone who does not have one.
About Bon Secours
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by more than 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, and Virginia, as well as throughout Ireland. Bon Secours St. Francis Health System provides compassionate medical care to thousands of area residents through Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown and Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside, as well as a network of primary and specialty care practices, and ambulatory care sites across the Greenville region. The mission of Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. For more information, visit BonSecours.com.
