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Seasonal Influenza
(Triple Protection Vaccine)

General Information

Clinic Dates

Price


NOTICE

2-1-2012

Walk-In Flu Vaccine Clinics are now closed.

There is still vaccine available for the following:

Infant and children flu vaccine for ages 6 months thru 18 years
Adult flu vaccine for ages 19-64 years
Adult flu vaccine for those with certain medical conditions

Please call 419-238-0808 for further information and to schedule an appointment
 


Walk-In Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic Dates

Age 6 months and older
Held at the Van Wert County Health Department

Persons 6 months & above every Wednesday
9 AM-12 PM
No Appointment Necessary

Evening Walk-In Dates listed below

 
Wednesday October 5, 2011 9 AM - 1 PM
Wednesday October 12, 2011 9 AM - 1 PM
Tuesday October 18, 2011 3 PM - 7 PM
Wednesday October 19, 2011 9 AM - 1 PM
Wednesday October 26, 2011 9 AM - 1 PM
Tuesday November 1, 2011 3 PM - 7 PM
Wednesday November 2, 2011 9 AM - 1 PM
Wednesday November 9, 2011 9 AM - 1 PM
Wednesday November 16, 2011 9 AM-  1 PM
Wednesday November 23, 2011 9 AM - 1 PM
Wednesday November 30, 2011 9 AM - 1 PM
Wednesday December 7, 2011 9 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday December 14, 2011 9 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday December 21, 2011 9 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday December 28, 2011 9 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday January 4, 2012 9 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday January 11, 2012 9 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday January 18, 2012 9 AM - 12 PM
Wednesday January 25, 2012 9 AM - 12 PM

 

There will be NO drive-thru flu shot clinic held this year. If you need vaccinated in your vehicle, please call the Van Wert County Health Department at 419-238-0808.


The flu virus causes a respiratory illness, which is characterized by an abrupt onset of fever, muscle soreness, sore throat and nonproductive cough. It can cause severe malaise lasting several days.

T
he 2011–12 U.S. seasonal influenza vaccine virus strains are identical to those contained in the 2010–11 vaccine. These include A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like, A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like, and B/Brisbane/60/2008-like antigens. The influenza A (H1N1) vaccine virus strain is derived from a 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus.

While everyone is now recommended to receive influenza vaccine, high-risk patients: pregnant women, those with asthma, diabetes, or other chronic conditions, remain at risk for serious complications from influenza. CDC, and state and local public health agencies, will continue to reinforce efforts to emphasize the crucial importance of vaccine for these groups while simultaneously promoting annual influenza vaccination for everyone in the community.

There are two types of Flu Vaccine
The "Flu  Shot"
      This may be used for persons 6 months of age and older, including healthy people and persons with chronic medical conditions.
"Nasal-Spray" Flu Vaccine
      This is approved for healthy people aged 2-49 years of age who are not pregnant
To be protected, you must be immunized every year. Flu viruses vary from year to year, and the flu vaccine addresses these changes.
Price of Seasonal Flu Vaccine for 2011
$25.00 if not covered by Medicare Part B, Medicare Alternative,  or Medicaid for 19 years and older
If you are covered by Medicare, Medicare Alternative or Medicaid, please bring your  card with you
Flu Mist $10.00 for ages 6 months- 18 years (self pay)
Pediatric Flu Vaccine $10.00 for ages 6 months-18 years
Adults: High Risk, No Insurance, No Ability to Pay- PLEASE inquire with us


For more information, check the following websites:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Ohio Department of Health
  MMWR 2011 2012 Flu Vaccine Recommendations
  2011 2012 Flu Vaccine Information Statement Inactivated Vaccine
  2011 2012 Flu Vaccine Information Statement Live (Mist) Vaccine

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