Seasonal flu shots part of hospital’s disaster-readiness exercise Oct. 31

Chandler Regional Medical Center, with support from the city of Chandler and Maricopa County Department of Public Health, have announced plans to conduct an exercise that tests the ability of county and local agencies to vaccinate a large number of people in the event of a disease outbreak or terrorist attack.

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As part of the event, adults over 18 are being invited to walk in for a free seasonal flu shot. It will be the first exercise of such magnitude in the Valley, according to officials.

The walk-up clinic will be conducted from 8 to 11 a.m. at Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Pecos campus, 2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler.
Similar events have been held at Chandler Regional Medical Center in prior years but with fewer agencies involved and drive-up rather than walk-in public participation.

  • Vaccinations for H1N1 will not be given during the exercise.
  • Participants must be 18 or older and do not need to be Chandler residents.

A similar program is being held on the same date at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, also part of the Catholic Healthcare West hospital network.
Participating in addition to Chandler Regional Medical Center will be the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, city of Chandler Fire and Police departments and Community Emergency Response Teams.

Additional information about flu vaccinations for children can be obtained by calling (480) 728-3777. Information about the exercise is available by calling (480) 728-5640.

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