Orange County

Need a free COVID-19 test or flu shot today? Here’s how to get one in Orlando

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — With flu season on the horizon and the pandemic still ongoing, health officials are stressing the importance of getting a flu shot.

If you are looking to get tested for COVID-19 or get a flu shot, two locations in Orange County are offering free mobile testing or flu vaccines.

The city of Orlando said it opened a free mobile COVID-19 testing site at Camping World Stadium.

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The site is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday.

There is no symptom criteria for testing but individuals must be 18 or older and show a valid Orlando or Orange County identification card.

If you are wanting to get a flu shot, Orange County Health Services is providing free drive-thru flu vaccines to residents.

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The drive-thru location will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Barnett Park.

Officials said up to four people can be given a vaccine in a car.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Residents can register here.

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Officials said you must be an Orange County resident, over the age of 12 and masks are required.

Katlyn Brieskorn

Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.

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