The Akron Health Department is aware and concerned about news reports regarding a shortage of flu vaccine. We are closely monitoring the situation and want to be consistent with the best guidance from federal and state authorities. We are re-evaluating clinic opportunities to provide the best service to the people of Akron. We expect to announce clinic information within the next week. We will be providing the flu vaccine for the following high-risk groups:

Children from 6-23 months old

Adults age 65 and older

Persons age 2-64 who have chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, heart and lung conditions, asthma, kidney disease, or weakened immune systems

Pregnant women

If you have a chronic medical condition, please check with your physician to find out if you should get a flu shot. Persons coming to scheduled flu shot clinics may be asked for information verifying high risk status such as age or medical conditions.

Based on current recommendations, vaccine will not be available for healthy people between the ages of 2-64 years old.

Please check local newspapers, radio stations, TV stations, or the City of Akron website www.ci.akron.oh.us for announcements about upcoming flu shot clinics.