The Darke County Department of Health invites the citizens of Darke County to take advantage of a special flu immunization clinic this year. On Saturday, October 5, 2013, the local health department Will be hosting a Community Flu Clinic with hopes of serving a large number of community members and their families. The clinic will be presented at Spirit Medical Transport which is located at 5484 State Route 49 South (south of the fairgrounds on 49). The delivery of the shots during this event will be by both walk-in & drive-through services between the hours of 8:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. So for those who wish, just stay in your car & be served!
It is highly suggested by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) that everyone be annually immunized to acquire immunity against the seasonal flu. Those who typically have a more serious health risk(s) with the affects from the flu are the very young, the very old, and those who living with chronic health issues. For these folks, catching the flu can really place a very serious stress on their health. Each year approximately 36,000 Americans die from the effects of being ill with influenza. The flu vaccine will be available for all ages from 6 months through senior citizens. The fee for the health department flu shots this year is 25 per person. This price is slightly increased this year due to the fact we will be offering the QUADRIVALENT form of the vaccine — meaning that the vaccine will produce immunity for 4 different strains of influenza with one injection. With the slightly higher price comes an additional coverage. Health Department vaccines are always the lowest price around because the agency is not attempting to make a profit. Another positive change at our clinics is that most Health Insurance Companies can now be billed by the health department, however, the client must show their insurance card at the time of service.
Come and receive flu shots for the entire family before the serious flu season begins & for a very reasonable price. If any questions about influenza and/or the vaccine, please feel free to call the Darke County Department of Health 548-4196, ext. 202.
Anyone who wishes to download the registration form used for this 2013 Darke County Community Flu Clinic, to save time on the day of the event, please find this form on our website www.darkecountyhealth.org BRING this completed form, one per each participant, to the clinic on October 5th. This form will only be accepted in this manner, on this date, at this location.
