SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – Regional West’s annual drive-through flu shot clinic will be held Saturday, September 13 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Regional West Medical Plaza South, 3911 Avenue B, Scottsbluff. The drive-through clinic is for Medicare patients only. Patients are asked to bring their Medicare Part B cards, wear a short-sleeved shirt, and no jacket.

“The drive-through clinic makes getting a flu shot so much easier for seniors, especially those with mobility issues,” said Sandy Preston, RN, Regional West Community Health nurse. “We suggest that family, friends, and neighbors drive to the clinic together, with a person seated at each window so our nurses can easily give the shots to four people per car. It’s a great way to get everyone vaccinated quickly.”

Regional West flu shot clinics are being held early this fall, based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC recommends everyone over the age of 6 months get flu vaccinations as soon as vaccine becomes available in U.S. communities.

On September 27, Regional West will have a walk-in flu shot clinic for adults, teens, and children over age six months. Medicare patients are also welcome at the walk-in clinic. It will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 27 at the Community Health office at St. Mary Plaza, 3700 Avenue B, Scottsbluff.

For those who prefer or require a variation of the flu vaccine, several options will be available at the Community Health office. The options include: flu mist, flu vaccine for those with egg allergies, high-dose vaccine for those age 65 and older, and quadravalent injectable. These flu vaccines and the pneumonia vaccine will be available upon request while supplies last. Prices will vary.

Routine flu shots (trivalent) will cost $30. Payment may be made by cash or check, or insurance companies will be billed for those who bring their insurance card. Medicare Part B will be billed for those who bring their Medicare card to either the drive-through or walk-in clinics.

For more information about the upcoming Regional West flu shot clinics or to schedule a flu shot clinic at your place of business, please call Regional West Community Health, 308-630-1563.

Regional West Health Services is the parent company for Regional West Medical Center and Regional West Physicians Clinic. These organizations, with over 1,800 employees, provide comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people and communities of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming. With over 110 active physicians, plus an additional 25 consulting specialists, the Regional West family of health care organizations offers care that spans more than 30 medical specialties.