Harrisburg’s Benjamin Franklin School, one of the locations to pick up food and receive flu shots.
Harrisburg school district students who receive weekly food distribution will be able get another important benefit when they pick up their meals next month—flu shots.
UPMC Pinnacle today announced that they’ll offer free 2020-21 flu vaccines in November at weekly “Grab and Go” food distribution sites for both students and their families.
“In an effort to address health equities and health disparities—particularly in communities of color—we are delivering care to where it is needed,” says Tina Nixon, vice president of Mission Effectiveness, Diversity and Inclusion, at UPMC Pinnacle.
Parents and children age six months and older are eligible for a flu vaccine at the designated school locations.
People should remain in their vehicles and wear their masks while participating in the drive-through clinic, according to UPMC Pinnacle. It also is recommended that they wear clothing that allows easy access to their upper arms.
“We are pleased to build upon our long-standing partnership with UPMC in a continual effort to support the overall health and wellbeing of our students and families,” said school district Acting Superintendent Chris Celmer.
Flu shots will be offered at “Grab and Go” food distribution locations according to the following schedule:
- Ben Franklin School, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- John Harris High School, Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Foose School, Nov. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Downey School, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Rowland Academy, Nov. 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“UPMC provides a grant for food distribution, which is critical during difficult times such as the global pandemic where many have lost their jobs,” Nixon said. “Providing flu vaccines to vulnerable populations is one more component of our community outreach.”
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