Senior Friendship Centers, through a generous grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), will be hosting a series of vaccine clinics for seniors now through the end of the year at their Sarasota and Venice campuses. These clinics are all open to the public. Recognizing the unique vulnerability of older adults to infections like the flu, pneumonia, and shingles, Senior Friendship Centers, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health (DOH) and Walgreens, is taking proactive steps to protect seniors in our communities. As the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes, vaccines are of paramount importance for older adults. With aging, the immune system weakens, making it more challenging to combat infections. Older adults are not only more susceptible to diseases but also to complications that can result in long-term illness, hospitalization, and even death. For those with ongoing health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, vaccination is especially critical as it can shield them from serious diseases and related complications. Senior Friendship Centers, in partnership with The Florida Department of Health (DOH) will be offering Flu Vaccines on the following dates: October 25, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at 2350 Scenic Drive Venice, FL 34293. November 3, 2023, from 10 AM – 2 PM at 1888 Brother Geenen Way Sarasota, FL 34236. November 29, 2023, from 10 AM – 2 PM at 2350 Scenic Drive Venice, FL 34293. Furthermore, in collaboration with Walgreens, Senior Friendship Centers will also be offering Pneumonia, Shingles, Tetanus, RSV, and COVID Vaccines on the following dates: November 3, 2023, from 10 AM – 2 PM at 2350 Scenic Drive Venice, FL 34293, November 8, 2023, from 10 AM – 2 PM at 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236. It is important to note that insurance cards are required for these vaccine clinics. Senior Friendship Centers remains committed to being a vital resource and a beacon of health and resilience for older adults. These vaccine clinics represent a significant step toward keeping our elderly population, their families, and our community at large healthy and safe. 

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