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First Drive-Thru Flu Shot Event Happens at Johnson This Week

by Jenny Knotts | 2020-10-28

Update on Thursday, Oct. 29:

Oct. 29-30 marks the first-ever drive-thru flu shot sessions offered at JSC. Full details can be found on the Flu Shot homepage.

Sessions are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the parking lot will not open until 8:30 a.m.

To assist in spacing the flow of traffic, please arrive at the time set aside for your directorate organization code:

  •          9 to 11 a.m. AA, AD, AH,  AJ, AL, BA, CA, EA, GA, IA 
  •         11 a.m. to 1 p.m. JA, LA, MA, NA, OA, SA, VA, XA​

Eligibility is limited to JSC civil servants and contractors who are housed on-site. This INCLUDES those who are teleworking and those at Ellington Field and Sonny Carter Training Facility.

DO THE HOMEWORK:

Be sure to have your consent form completed BEFORE joining the drive-thru line. (If it’s not complete, you will directed out of line.)

Before coming on-site, you must self-screen for COVID-19​​. (See the JSC COVID-19 guidance document here. If you have symptoms, DO NOT COME ON-SITE.)

Other COVID/efficiency considerations:

  •         You must wear a face cover.
  •         You must wear clothing that allows quick access to your upper arm.
  •         Please be courteous while waiting.
  •         No distracted driving while waiting in line.

 

Update on Tuesday, Oct. 27:

Several parking lots will be closed for the flu outreach event on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 and 30, starting Oct. 28. See the map and notes on the JSC Flu Shot page.

The health and safety of the employees getting a flu shot, and those employees giving them, are our primary concerns. JSC traffic laws are in effect while waiting in line!

  • You must use a hands-free cell phone while driving.
  • The speed limit in parking lots is 15 mph.
  • Seatbelts must be worn.
  • Vehicle occupants must be wearing a face covering when interacting with staff.
  • Drivers will be instructed to put the vehicle in park when at the form and flu shot checkpoints.
  • Employees working the line near traffic will wear orange/yellow safety vests, so please look out for them!

 

Update on Monday, Oct. 26:

The JSC Flu Fighters are pleased to announce JSC's first "drive-thru" flu shot outreach session, which will be conducted Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 and 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here are things to remember (complete details can be found here, including the consent form to fill out in advance!):

  • Eligibility is limited to JSC civil servants and contractors who are housed on-site.
  • You must have the consent form completed before you can enter the line. All information must be provided, including mail code and phone number.
  • You must wear a face covering.
  • One employee per vehicle, unless occupants are immediate family members.
  • You must wear clothing that allows quick access to your upper arm.
  • Arrive based on the designated time for your directorate.
  • Please be courteous while waiting.
  • No distracted driving while waiting in line.

See the map below for details on how to enter/exit the flu shot drive-thru line.

Drive-thru flu shot outreach map