Roll through Petersburg's free drive-thru flu clinic on Friday, Oct 11.

Protect yourself, your family and your community from the flu. The Crater Health District (CHD) will host a free drive-thru flu clinic in Petersburg this Friday, October 11. The clinic will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Petersburg Sports Complex, located at 100 Ballpark Road.

The free seasonal flu vaccines will be available to anyone 3 years old and older. A photo ID is recommended, but not required. The vaccine will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents are encouraged to wear loose clothing around the arm to administer the flu shot easily.

“Getting a flu shot this year is important to protect yourself, your family, and the community. It is recommended everyone ages 6 months and older get their yearly flu vaccination,” said Crater Health District Director Alton Hart, Jr.

For more information about the Crater Health District, visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/crater .

This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Roll through Petersburg's free drive-thru flu clinic on Friday, Oct 11.