(Wampsville, NY – Oct. 2014) The Madison County Health Department released the schedule of flu clinics for October
Oct. 16 (Thursday), 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; St. James Church, 6 Green St., Cazenovia
Oct. 17 (Friday), 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Health Department, 138 N. Court St., Bldg. 5, Wampsville
Oct. 20 (Monday), 3:30 to 7 p.m., DeRuyter School, 711 Railroad St., DeRuyter
Oct. 21 (Tuesday), 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension, 100 Eaton St., Morrisville
Oct. 24 (Friday), 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Health Department, 138 N. Court St., Bldg. 5, Wampsville
Oct. 28 (Tuesday), 9 to 11 a.m., Town of Sullivan Parks and Recreation Department, Chittenango
Oct. 29 (Wednesday), 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Health Department, 138 N. Court St., Bldg. 5, Wampsville
Oct. 31 (Friday), 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Health Department, 138 N. Court St., Bldg. 5, Wampsville
While it’s important for everyone age 6 months and older to get the flu vaccine, it’s especially important for pregnant women, children younger than 5 years, adults 65 and older, and those with chronic health conditions such as cancer, asthma, diabetes, or heart disease to get vaccinated each year because they are more at risk for developing flu-related complications.
“When we think about how easily germs spread, especially among children, then it’s easy to understand why getting vaccinated against the flu is the best way to protect you and your family from flu now until the Spring,” said Cheryl Geiler, Director of Community Health at Madison County Health Department. “Your flu vaccine protects others and others’ flu vaccine protects you”.
Flu vaccinations are available by appointment beginning in October. Make an appointment online anytime, 24-hours a day, at www.healthymadisoncounty.org or call our Flu Schedulers at 315-366-2848 to make an appointment.
The flu vaccine is recommended for you and anyone 6 months of age or older. As an alternative to the flu shot, the FluMist or nasal spray vaccine is available as a choice for ages 2 years through age 49 years. This year the Centers for Disease Control encourage the use of FluMist for healthy children age 2 through 8 years with their first flu dose to optimize their immune response.
Payment accepted for vaccines includes: Medicare, Medicaid, selected insurance plans, cash, check or credit card. The flu vaccination is $40 and is billable to some insurance plans. Bring your insurance card as coverage will depend on your individual plan. Some fees such as co-pays and deductibles may still apply. For eligible children age 18 and younger, the vaccine may be provided at or below cost and only an administration fee will be charged.
Call 315-366-2848 to find out what insurance the Health Department accepts for flu vaccinations.