Milwaukee County flu, COVID vaccine pop-up clinics; what to know
Pop-up vaccine clinic at Milwaukee Hmong New Year celebration
MILWAUKEE - As a Hmong New Year celebration took over the Wisconsin State Fair Park Exposition Center on Saturday, health officials hosted a pop-up vaccine clinic.
As colder weather drives people indoors, health officials said it's important to protect against the spread of respiratory viruses like flu and COVID-19.
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"We all want to spend this season enjoying time with loved ones, not recovering from illness," Dr. Ben Weston, the county's chief health policy advisor, said in a statement. "Vaccines are safe, effective, and available at these special events. This initiative is about making it easy for everyone to protect themselves and their families."
Upcoming vaccine clinics
Kelly Senior Center – Cudahy
6100 S. Lake Dr. | Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon
McGovern Senior Center – Milwaukee
4500 W. Custer Ave. | Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Wilson Park Senior Center – Milwaukee
2601 W. Howard Ave. | Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon
River’s Shore Comprehensive Treatment Center – Milwaukee
3707 N. Richards St. | Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Clinton Rose Senior Center – Milwaukee
3045 N. Dr. MLK Jr. Dr. | Thursday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee – Milwaukee
1443 N. Prospect Ave. | Thursday, Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center – West Milwaukee
1610 Miller Park Way | Friday, Dec. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Northcott Neighborhood House, at 6th and Wright, also hosts weekly clinics. Patrons are asked to call 414-999-1099 for available dates and times.