Cochise County, Arizona (KGUN) — The Cochise County Department of Health and Social Services encourages residents to put their health first. Free flu vaccines are available for residents.

“Cochise County Health and Social Services will provide free flu vaccines, removing the financial burden that everyone would have in their communities,” said Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Kimberly Mitchell. time. It’s a very popular program. There are many members of her community who get vaccinated against this flu to protect their own health, friends, family and colleagues. “

So far, the county’s flu numbers are higher than last year, and it was the first time in a decade that the county had a child’s flu death.

Vaccine clinics are located at various county health departments in Bisbee, Douglas, Sierra Vista, Wilcox and Benson.Walk-ins are welcome, but people should expect to wait to be seen. website Search the clinic calendar. Other tests and vaccines are offered through these free clinics that can be found on the county’s website.