Flu shots

OGDEN — More than 150 homeless and working poor area residents are expected to receive free flu shots Wednesday afternoon, thanks to a partnership with Ogden Clinic and the Ogden Rescue Mission.

People increasingly are getting flu shots at retailers rather than from their doctors or at public vaccine clinics.

OGDEN -- Flu shots will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Unitarian Universalist Church of Ogden, 705 23rd St.

In addition, adults without insurance will be given free immunizations.

The Community Nursing Services clinic is provided through a grant from the Ralph Nye Foundation and the Utah Medical Association.

Ogden Clinic is now offering flu vaccines at its various clinics. Those wishing to get their immunization can visit any of the clinics between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The cost of the vaccine is $25. The vaccine generally takes about two weeks to take full effect. The virus is currently circulating and peaks around January.

OGDEN -- On Thursday evening, children in Weber County will have the opportunity to get a flu shot, free of charge.

Thanks to a generous donation given to Community Nursing Services by the Ogden-based Ralph Nye Charitable Foundation, children with CHIP, Medicaid or no insurance will be able to receive the yearly vaccine from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Marshall White Center, 222 28th St.

WASHINGTON -- With at least 170 million doses of flu vaccine headed to clinics and pharmacies, including two options for the squeamish and a new super shot for the elderly, public health officials are hoping they'll be able to immunize more than half of all Americans this season.

BRIGHAM CITY -- Flu shots and flu mist are now available at the Bear River Health Department. Clinics will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday in the Logan and Brigham City offices.