AKRON (News Talk 1480 WHBC) – High school students in the Akron area will have a leg up on avoiding the flu thanks to the efforts of an area hospital.

Free flu shots will be available for all students, regardless of their health care coverage, thanks to Akron Childrens hospital’s partnership with an organization called Health Heroes.

The flu vaccines in a dozen school districts starting this week. The list of the 12 schools can be found below.

  • Akron Public Schools
  • Akros Middle School/Edge Academy
  • Cuyahoga Falls City School District
  • East Palestine City Schools
  • Medina City Schools
  • Nordonia Hills City School District
  • Schnee Learning Center
  • Stow-Monroe Falls City Schools
  • Tallmadge City School District
  • Warren City Schools
  • Woodridge Local Schools
  • Windham Exempted Village Schools