Councilmember Tommy Wells, in cooperation with the Safeway Pharmacy, has arranged for free seasonal flu shots to be given to senior citizens in Southwest and near Southeast on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 9am – 12 noon at the Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N Street, SW. 

The shots will be free for seniors with Medicare Part B as their primary insurance. Unfortunately, other insurance cannot be accepted by Safeway at an off-site location. However, individuals without Medicare Part B as their primary insurance can pay a fee of $30 for the vaccine shot.

Seniors are encouraged to get the seasonal flu vaccine. Please note, this will not include a vaccine shot for the H1N1 "swine flu" vaccine. If an opportunity becomes available to provide free "swine flu" vaccines, the Councilmember will seek to set up another event.