The Flu Shootout is Back!

The Southwest Utah Public Health Department (SWUPHD) will be holding its annual Flu Shootout in St. George on Tuesday, September 17th at the Red Cliffs Mall. Residents can get their flu shot while helping the health department and community partners practice their emergency response plans.

Co-sponsors include Dixie Regional Medical Center, the City of St. George, VIPS (Volunteers in Police Service), MRC (Medical Reserve Corps), and Dixie State University’s nursing program.

The Flu Shootout will again feature a drive-thru service in the mall parking lot, allowing people aged 18 and over to get vaccinated without leaving their vehicle. Anyone, including families with children, can get flu shots inside the mall near the food court in the afternoon.

When:​ Tuesday, September 17th Where:​ Red Cliffs Mall (1770 Red Cliffs Drive, St. George) Time​: 8am-1pm (drive-thru in parking lot for ages 18+) 1pm – 6pm (food court, all ages) Cost:​ $20 cash/check/credit card, or NO CHARGE with proof of the following insurances​: Aetna, Cigna, DMBA, Educators Mutual, Healthy Premier, Medicare, MotivHealth, PEHP, Select Health, Tall Tree Administrators, United Health

Flu Shootouts will be held in the other counties served by the SWUPHD (Iron, Kane, Beaver, and Garfield) in preparation for the upcoming flu season.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends vaccination for everyone over 6 months of age in order to reduce the risk of influenza infection and serious complications.

For more information, visit​ swuhealth.org/flu​.