Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has teamed up with the Carson City School District to bring free flu vaccination clinics directly to local schools throughout the week. The effort aims to protect students, teachers, and staff from seasonal influenza while easing the financial burden on families.

Clinic schedule and locations

Vaccination sites are set up at multiple elementary, middle, and high schools, with specific dates and times listed below:

• Oct. 5 – Seeliger Elementary School, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Oct. 7 – Eagle Valley Middle School, 7:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
• Oct. 8 – Early Childhood Elementary, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Bordewich Bray Elementary, noon – 1:30 p.m.; Carson High School, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Oct. 9 – Carson High School, 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.; Fremont Elementary School, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Carson High Silver Campus, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Oct. 14 – Carson Middle School, 7:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
• Oct. 16 – Fritsch Elementary School, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

All participating schools will have a designated area where qualified individuals can receive the flu shot. Students and employees must bring a completed consent form before receiving the vaccine.

Cost and insurance information

The clinics are free for anyone with qualifying insurance, as CCHHS will bill most insurance plans directly. For families without insurance or who are underinsured, the flu shot is available for a modest $20 fee. Importantly, no one will be turned away for inability to pay, ensuring that every child and staff member has access to protection against the flu.

How to get more information

Parents and guardians who have questions or need assistance with consent forms can call the CCHHS office at 775‑887‑2190 or email [email protected]. The health department encourages all eligible families to take advantage of this convenient, community‑focused service.

By bringing flu vaccinations directly to schools, Carson City officials hope to increase immunization rates, reduce absenteeism, and protect the broader community from the seasonal flu. The partnership reflects a proactive public‑health approach that aligns with the city’s commitment to the well‑being of its families.

Original reporting: 2news.com — read the source article.