People report hearing half a dozen shots in Downtown Roanoke on Friday night

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Bedford County Health Department is offering flu shots to families. Vaccines are free for families with Medicaid and private insurance. Bedford County Public Schools posted about the event on Facebook:"FLU VACCINES FOR FAMILIESTo serve families, the Bedford County Health Department has decided to suspend normal operations on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, to offerflu vaccines for families. Families are encouraged to complete a permission form in advance to expedite the process when arriving at the Health Department. Anyone with questions can contact the Health Department at 540-586-7952.