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The Flu season has officially arrived and health officials are encouraging people across the country to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Influenza cases are already reported in El Paso County.

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services has partnered with Walgreens and other community partners to provide free flu vaccinations for those who can't afford it in the Colorado Springs community. The vaccinaations are for adults and children over the age of four-years-old. Starting today, free flu vaccines will be available at select locations:

Tuesday, December 4, 6-9pm Open Bible Medical Clinic

824 South Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Wednesday, December 5, 4-6pm Nazarene Bible College

1111 Academy Park Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Thursday, December 6, 1-4pm SET Family Medical Clinics

825 East Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Wednesday, December 19, 1:30-3:30pm Grace Mountain Church

3195 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Thursday, December 20, 10-1pm High Plains Helping Hands Food Pantry @ Mountain Springs Church

7375 Adventure Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

According to the CDC, the seasonal flu vaccine protects against the three influenza viruses, and certain people have a higher risk of developing flu-related complications, like pneumonia. Flu symtoms include: fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, headaches, body aches. chills, and diarrhea.