With the threat of COVID-19 still looming as fall and flu season arrive, it is imperative for individuals to receive a flu vaccine to protect themselves from becoming ill, while reducing the strain on the healthcare system. During the flu season of 2019 to 2020, there were an estimated 39 to 56 million cases with 410,000 to 740,000 hospitalizations and 24,000 to 62,000 deaths. The best way for someone from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, to Brimfield, Ohio, to protect themselves against the influenza virus is to visit AxessPointe Community Health Centers for a flu vaccine. This local medical center never wants a patient’s financial concerns to be the barrier that prevents them from receiving the care they need to stay healthy, so they offer flu shots to everyone, from the elderly and children to high-risk patients. They do so whether or not they have private insurance, are without insurance, or have Medicare or Medicaid. This community health center has five locations that offer not only flu vaccines, but also affordable medical care with a sliding scale fee. Everyone from Wadsworth, Ohio, to Portage Lakes, Ohio, can rely on the expertise of AxessPointe Community Health Centers when they need medical, dental, and women’s health care and education, as well as pharmacies, COVID-19 testing, and flu shots. Continue reading