09/22/2026
Drive-up shot clinic Sept. 24 focuses on flu vaccinations
LAGRANGE, In– A drive-up flu shot clinic open to all residents of LaGrange and surrounding counties will take place on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Parkview LaGrange Hospital will host the clinic in its north parking lot at 207 N. Townline Road in collaboration with the LaGrange County Health Department and the LaGrange County Council on Aging.
“We hope area residents will take advantage of this opportunity to get a flu shot, which is very important at this time of year,” said Jordi Disler, market president, Parkview Health North. “Getting vaccinated against the flu not only protects the person who receives the shot, but it also helps limit the spread of flu to other people in the person’s life who may be vulnerable. Our Parkview LaGrange team is pleased to bring this event to the public again in conjunction with these wonderful community partners.”
Anyone can get the flu (influenza), a contagious, viral respiratory illness that sickens and kills vulnerable Hoosiers each year. According to the Indiana Department of Health, on average, 5% to 20% of the nation’s population comes down with the flu in any given year, and more than 200,000 people are hospitalized due to complications. Pregnant women, young children, older adults and people with health conditions such as asthma, heart disease, lung disease, metabolic disorders, weakened immune systems and others are at high risk for flu complications.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age 6 months or older get the flu vaccine annually. The drive-up event will offer the regular trivalent flu vaccine (covering three strains of flu virus) as well as the high-dose or “enhanced” flu vaccine recommended for people age 65-plus because immune response tends to decrease with age.
Individuals with healthcare coverage should bring their insurance card as insurance will be billed, if applicable. LaGrange County Health Department is able to bill a variety of insurance plans, but insurance is not required. No one will be turned away for inability to pay. PLH will cover the cost of vaccinations for those who have insurance not accepted by the health department.
For answers to vaccine-specific questions, call the health department at 260-499-4182.
Reminders
Guests should dress appropriately to allow clinic volunteers easy access to their upper arm to administer the vaccinations.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of illness – such as sore throat, runny nose, cough, sneezing, fever, fatigue, muscle aches and/or headache – is asked not to participate in this event.
See a healthcare provider about other shots to protect your family’s health
Health experts also recommend vaccination to protect against complications from other potentially serious infectious diseases, such as pneumonia, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), COVID-19 and chickenpox/shingles. People over age 50, adults with chronic illnesses, young children and pregnant women tend to be at highest risk.
Talk with your primary care provider, pharmacist or the LaGrange County Health Department about getting the appropriate vaccinations for you and your family members.
