BJC HealthCare offers free flu shots to St. Louis community for the 20th Year

ST. LOUIS (September 19, 2023) – Experts recommend getting your annual flu shot early to provide maximum protection against the flu this season. BJC will provide free flu shots in September and October.

For the 20th year, thanks to funding from The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, free flu shots will be available in the St. Louis area for residents six months and older. Health insurance is not required to receive a flu shot.

To avoid crowds and create a safe environment, the shots will be delivered at several locations by appointment. All vaccines are free of latex and preservatives. Those 65 years and older are eligible to receive a high dose (HD) vaccine while supplies last. If the HD vaccine is not available, they can receive a standard dose.

“It’s important to get a flu shot this fall season in order to be better protected from flu this year,” says Hilary Babcock, MD, MPH, BJC HealthCare vice president and chief quality officer. “We recommend that everyone eligible should make an appointment for a free flu shot because we expect the flu to be present this winter, and we encourage the St. Louis community to protect themselves and their families.”

In addition to the flu clinics at BJC HealthCare facilities, BJC is proud to collaborate with the St. Louis Blues to provide free flu shots during the team’s preseason game on Tuesday, September 26. Vaccinations will be available in the Enterprise Center concourse, so a game ticket is required for entry. No appointment required. 

Free flu shots for the community are available at the locations listed below. For further details or to schedule an appointment, visit BJC.org/flushots.

 

In partnership with the St. Louis Blues

Enterprise Center – Portals 22 and 23

5:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.

1401 Clark Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63103

Only open for ticket holders for the Sept. 26 Blues game. No appointment required.

 

BJC @ the Commons

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

4249 Clayton Avenue 

St. Louis, MO, 63110

Parking is available free on site. 

By appointment only

• Pediatric (6-months and up)

• Adults (18+ years old)

• Seniors (65+ years old, high dose)

 

Siteman Cancer Center – South County

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

5225 Midamerica Plaza  
St. Louis, MO 63129

Parking is available free on site.

By appointment only

• Pediatric (6-months and up)

• Adults (18+ years old)

• Seniors (65+ years old, high dose)

 

BJC @ the Commons

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

4249 Clayton Avenue 

St. Louis, MO, 63110

Parking is available free on site. 

By appointment only

• Pediatric (6-months and up)

• Adults (18+ years old)

• Seniors (65+ years old, high dose)

 

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital – Medical Office Building 2  
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.10 Barnes West Drive  
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Parking is available free on site.

By appointment only

• Pediatric (6-months and up)

• Adults (18+ years old)

• Seniors (65+ years old, high dose) 
   

Christian Hospital Atrium - Detrick Building  
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

11133 Dunn Road  
St. Louis, MO 63136

Parking is available free on site

By appointment only

• Pediatric (6-months and up)

• Adults (18+ years old)

• Seniors (65+ years old, high dose)

 

Northwest HealthCare

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

1225 Graham Road

Florissant, MO 63031

Parking is available free on site

By appointment only

• Pediatric (6-months and up)

• Adults (18+ years old)

• Seniors (65+ years old, high dose)

 

 

About BJC HealthCare 

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. Serving the health care needs of urban, suburban and rural communities, BJC includes 14 hospitals and multiple health service organizations. Services provided by BJC include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice. BJC’s nationally recognized academic hospitals, Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children’s hospitals, are affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. 

About The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital

The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital helps donors enrich lives, save lives, and transform health care through charitable gifts. The Foundation specializes in catalyst funding for groundbreaking research and funding for patient care, health care education, and community health.