With the closing of its Health Department this summer as part of budget cuts, the city of Dearborn is reminding residents that they will need to look elsewhere to obtain flu shots this year.

City officials say that while Dearborn no longer offers flu shots, residents may consider Wayne County Health and Human Services (734-955-3900) and ACCESS Community Health and Resource Center in Dearborn (313-216-2200).

On Saturday, Oct. 22, flu shots for those 18 and older will be offered during a free clinic at the ACCESS Community Health and Resource Center, 6450 Maple St.

The clinic will be 10 a.m. – 3 p.m and is sponsored by ACCESS and the Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of Michigan,

Senior citizens may choose to attend the Dearborn Senior Health and Information Expo on Nov. 9, during which $5 flu shots will be available from DMC (Detroit Medical Center) from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The expo will be in the Hubbard Ballroom of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. There is no charge for admission to the Expo, which also includes a wide range of health screenings.

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