BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Flu Season is approaching and Dignity Health Mercy and Memorial Hospitals are offering its free drive-thru clinics starting this week.

On October 1, the hospitals are allowing residents 18 years or older to take advantage of the free flu shots. The flu shots are on a first come, first serve basis.

Below are the upcoming locations, dates, and times:

• Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 4pm—6pm Mercy Hospital Southwest- 551 Shanley Ct., Bakersfield, CA (Behind the friends of Mercy Building)

• Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10am—12pm Mercy Hospital Downtown – 1919 16th St., Bakersfield, Ca (16th & D St.)