By Lara Sullivan—
MUNCIE, IN— Meridian Health Services invites the community to Flu‐Lapalooza, a FREE one‐day flu shot clinic, to be held on Thursday, October 3 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., or until supplies last, at Meridian’s primary medical care and MeridianMD locations throughout the state of Indiana.
Each location will be drawing for a chance to WIN a $50 grocery gift card (eligible to participants only).
Flu‐Lapalooza ensures convenient access to health care by providing free flu shots to those six months and older. No insurance is necessary and no out‐of‐pocket fees apply. You need not be a current Meridian patient to obtain a flu shot at one of the participating locations. Walk‐ins are welcome.
Participating Meridian locations include:
Anderson:
‐ Meridian Health Services: 1547 Ohio Ave., Anderson, IN 46016
Bluffton:
‐ MeridianMD & Meridian Health Pediatrics: 303 S. Main St., Bluffton, IN 46714
Connersville:
‐ Meridian Health Services: 707 W. 3rd St., Connersville, IN 47331
Dunkirk:
‐ MeridianMD: 1150 S. Main St., Dunkirk, IN 47336
Elwood:
‐ MeridianMD: 1518 Main St., Elwood, IN 46036
Fort Wayne:
‐ Meridian Health Services: 2622 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Frankfort:
‐ MeridianMD: 50 S. Maish Rd., Frankfort, IN 46041
Indianapolis:
‐ Meridian Health Services: 4755 Kingsway Dr., Suite 105, Indianapolis, IN 46205
‐ Meridian Health Services: 5230 E. Stop 11 Rd., Suite 300 & 350, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Marion:
‐ Meridian Health Services: 911 N. Western Ave., Marion, IN 46952
Mooresville:
‐ Meridian Health Services: 1001 Hadley Rd., Mooresville, IN 46158
Muncie:
‐ MeridianMD & Meridian Health Pediatrics: 205 N. Tillotson Ave., Muncie, IN 47304
‐ Meridian School Clinic – Southside Middle School: 1601 E. 26th St., Muncie, IN 47302
New Castle:
‐ Meridian Health Services: 930 N. 14th St., New Castle, IN 47362
Portland:
‐ MeridianMD: 406 W. Votaw St., Portland, IN 47371
Richmond:
‐ MeridianMD: 520 S. 9th St., Suite A, Richmond, IN 47374
Rushville:
‐ Meridian Health Services: 509 Conrad Harcourt Way, Rushville, IN 46173
The flu shot is effective in reducing the number of illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths attributed to seasonal influenza. The flu shot provided at Flu‐Lapalooza locations is Fluarix – a normal dose vaccine.
Please mark your calendar to receive your FREE flu shot during Meridian’s Flu‐Lapalooza one‐day‐ only event on October 3 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Meridian location nearest you. Learn more at MeridianHS.org.
Flu‐Lapalooza is supported by Presenting Sponsor, American Electric Power Foundation, and Presenting Media Sponsor, G101.3 Radio. Additional support is provided by Ball Brothers Foundation, Jay‐Crew, Brooklawn Services, Henry Community Health, Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, The Star Press, NASH FM, Anthem, MDwise, Wayne County Health Department, Pridemark Construction, Palladium‐Item, Indianapolis Star, WLBC‐104.1 HD1, WILO Community Radio and Clinton County Daily News.
About Meridian Health Services
Meridian Health Services is a regional, progressive, not‐for‐profit health care system. Meridian specializes in “whole‐ person” health by integrating physical, mental and social well‐being programs to nearly 45,000 patients per year. With 57 facilities andoffices throughout Indiana, Meridian offers a wide spectrum of health care specialties including primary medical care, pediatrics, internal medicine, inpatient/outpatient psychiatry, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, urgent care, addictions and recovery, children and family programming, behavioral health and human services.
