To encourage more people to get vaccinated against the flu, HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care in Taylorville is hosting drive-thru flu vaccine clinics. The clinics will take place on Saturday, September 28, and Saturday, October 12, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, allowing families to receive their flu shots without leaving their cars. The location is at 1304 W. Burnett Drive.

According to the CDC, getting a flu vaccine each year is the best way to reduce the risk of flu-related illnesses, hospitalizations, and complications. The CDC especially urges children, seniors, and individuals with chronic health conditions to get vaccinated, as they are most vulnerable to severe flu outcomes.

Flu vaccinations not only help prevent the flu but also reduce the severity of symptoms and the risk of hospitalizations. Millions of Americans are affected by the flu annually, with tens of thousands of deaths. Increasing vaccination rates could significantly improve public health outcomes.

For more information, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org.