Gainesville, MO. – As the 2023 flu season approaches, Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacies wished to release information to the public on preventative flu shots they provide. Flu shots are now available daily at most Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy locations, and two special pop-up clinics will be held this fall at the Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy in Gainesville.
Below is an included list of facilities from Ozarks Healthcare that allow daily walk-in flu shots so you can keep you and yours healthy over the second half of the year. Appointments are not needed but are strongly recommended.
Daily Walk-In Flu Shot Details:
Locations:
Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy
307 N. Kentucky Ave., West Plains
Phone: 417-256-7533
Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy
1100 Kentucky Ave., West Plains
Phone: 417-256-1793
Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy Thayer
(inside the Ozarks Healthcare Thayer clinic)
1375 Nettleton Ave., Thayer
Phone: 417-264-7115
Availability: Monday thru Friday during pharmacy hours.
Regular quadrivalent flu shots are available for $0 copay for most insurances and $25 if paying cash. High-dose flu shots are also available.
In addition to daily flu shots, Ozarks Healthcare pharmacists can come to vaccinate employees at places of business or schools if there are more than 20 individuals who wish to receive a shot onsite. For more information about these opportunities, please contact Melynni Yarber, Ozarks Healthcare pharmacist, at 417-256-1793.
Ozarks Healthcare will also bring flu shot clinics directly to its Gainesville community with two special pop-up clinics.
Gainesville Pharmacy Pop-Up Clinic Details:
Pop-Up Clinic 1: Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pop-Up Clinic 2: Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacy Gainesville, 512 Third St., Gainesville
The flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu’s potentially serious complications. By getting vaccinated, you not only safeguard your own health but also help reduce the spread of flu viruses to those who may be more vulnerable.
“Your health is our focus this flu season,” Katie Mahan, Ozarks Healthcare Outpatient Pharmacy Director, said. “We understand the importance of accessibility when it comes to flu shots, and we are committed to making the process as convenient and safe as possible.”
The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged six months and older, especially those at higher risk of complications, such as young children, pregnant women, seniors, and individuals with underlying health conditions. Ozarks Healthcare Pharmacies follow all recommended health protocols to ensure a safe and comfortable vaccination experience.
For more information on pharmacy locations, hours, and additional resources, please visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com.
