Free Family Flu Shots Available in Brandon March 2

Free flu shots, educational activities and on-site enrollment in Florida's KidCare insurance program await residents who attend a free family flu prevention event Saturday, March 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brandon Family Resource Center, 1271 Kingsway Rd., Brandon.

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and The Kids Healthcare Foundation are teaming up to host the event that include free flu vaccinations for both children and adults (Children need to meet the national Vaccines for Children qualifications, which includes being uninsured or receiving Medicaid).

Information on Florida’s KidCare insurance program also will be available during the event, as well as on-site enrollment for eligible attendees.   

“This event gives us the opportunity to address two important health issues here in Tampa – the rampant flu we’ve seen this season and getting uninsured families the coverage they need,” said Melanie Hall, executive director of The Kids Healthcare Foundation. “We’re looking forward to connecting with Tampa families to give them the care they need, both now and down the road.”

Florida is home to more than 538,000 uninsured kids and ranks third in the nation for the number of children without insurance. KidCare is an affordable health insurance option available to all Florida’s children, from newborns through age 18, even if one or both parents are working.

Benefits through Florida KidCare include doctor’s visits, immunizations, hospital visits, surgeries, prescriptions, dental and vision care and more. Eligibility for Florida KidCare is based on household income and family size. Parents interested in enrolling in KidCare should bring proof of income and their child’s Social Security number to the event. 

For more information, call 813-740-4634.