In October, Prisma Health launched its annual Midlands and Upstate community flu vaccination campaign as part of its system-wide effort to offer protection from the highly contagious virus.
Protect your family with free flu shots available at sites in Richland, Sumter and Greenville counties.
The flu shot is available for anyone six months and older. Flu vaccines cannot be given to those who have COVID-19 or think they have COVID-19. Flu immunizations will be offered at multiple drive-thru sites to maximize community access. These sites will offer only flu shots. Limited high-dose flu vaccines will be offered for people age 65 and older.
Please wear loose-fitting clothing that can easily roll up. Consent forms are required and
available at each site. A valid driver’s license or photo ID also is required. There is no out-ofpocket cost to receive a flu shot. Health insurance is not required but please bring your insurance card if you have it. Children under the age of 16 require a parent/guardian signature. Flu shots are available on a firstcome, first-served basis.
Midlands’ flu shot clinic locations:
- Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Sumter High School, 2580 McCray’s Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154 (Enter through gate 1)
- Thursday, Oct. 31, 3–6 p.m., Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Beaman Auditorium 1501 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201 Free parking is available. Please use the Sumter Street parking garage and take the elevator to the ground floor.
Prisma Health and Wholespire Richland Coalition announced new funding from The Duke Endowment’s Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas (HPHC) initiative to advance a collaboration on projects that promote equitable health opportunities in Richland County. Community needs in the 29203 ZIP code area in Columbia will initially be the priority. The grant allows up to $750,000 in funding spread over five years.Wholespire Richland Coalition’s members represent local public health, healthcare, education, government and social work entities who coordinate to reach beyond traditional health sector boundaries, partnering with a range of non-health organizations for a holistic service approach, with a particular focus on healthy
