BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- With holiday gatherings coming up soon, the Berrien County Health Department (BCHD) is offering appointments to schedule seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

BCHD's Benton Harbor office, located at 2149 E. Napier Avenue, offers vaccine appointments to be schedules from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays. BCHD's Niles office, located at 1205 Front Street, offers scheduling for vaccine appointments from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The vaccines are not inherently free, but BCHD notes that most insurance plans cover the cost of vaccines.

Appointments can be made at either location by calling (269) 926-7121.