Oakwood Mall offers flu shots

Oakwood Mall is among shopping malls across the country partnering with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to offer flu vaccinations. Vaccinations will be given noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 25. Walgreens will provide licensed staff to administer the shots.

Mild winter has people skipping flu shots

This year’s mild winter kept patients from knocking down doctors’ doors with concerns about the flu, but doctors say the season is long from over. And they said the lack of concern could cost a lot of money and affect patients well into next year. "Last year, it was so cold, and we all got the flu shot, and this year me and Kevin opted out of the flu shot,” said Ashley Walling. Dr. Charles ...

Free Flu Shots for Vets

Every year the VA Medical Center offers free flu shots to veterans, but this year the shots seem to be not as popular.

Give health care workers choice on flu shots (2 letters)

Re: “State wants mandatory flu shots,” Jan. 26 news story. Colorado is considering regulation which would require all health-care workers to get a flu shot or be forced to wear a mask while at work during flu season. Had I known that becoming a nurse would one day force me to surrender the right to [...]

Hospital taking flu-shot clinic on the road

Greenville Hospital System is taking its flu clinic on the road, with free flu shots available around the county.