The Health Department still has flu vaccine available this year.  There are two types of vaccine available, regular and high-dose.  The vaccines provide protection against the same strains of flu.  High-dose vaccine is for people 65 and older.

 

Vaccines will be available in the offices on Wednesdays from 1 pm until 6 pm and Fridays 9 am until 4 pm as long as supplies last.  The clinic will close at 4 pm on Wednesday, November 24.

 

Cost for vaccine is $10 for children, $20 for adults and $50 for high-dose.  Medicare part B and HMO plans, Medicaid and Medicaid HMOs, cash, personal check and credit card accepted.  No will be turned away for inability to pay.

 

  

The H1N1 flu virus is included in the 2010 seasonal flu vaccine.  It is not a separate vaccine this year.