Drive‐Thru Flu Clinic: December 14

Dec 09, 2020 influenza, flu season, vaccines

CCCHC will be offering CCCHC will be offering drive‐thru flu shots on Monday, December 14 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Flu shots will be administered in the WRT Garage (the old grocery store) in Hazen. Please call 7018734445 to make an appointment. Appointments are required. High‐dose vaccines are also available for patients age 65 and up.

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