Flu shots available at the health department

The Clay County Health Department has begun offering the flu vaccine this year. We have the quadrivalent vaccine available which is designed to provide protection against all four known strains of influenza. We will also have the Fluzone High Dose available for people age 65 and up which is designed to provide longer lasting coverage.

Flu vaccine is covered by Medicare and Medicaid and Clay County Health Department is able to bill most major insurances.

This year’s vaccine is believed to be effective against seasonal influenza and H1N1.

Clay County Health Department will be offering flu vaccine for each age group that will provide the best optimal protection.

• Six-35 months of age will receive the Quadrivalent Fluzone injectable vaccine.

• Three years to 64 years of age will receive the Quadrivalent Injectable Influenza Vaccine. Quadrivalent vaccine provides protection against all strains of influenza.

• 65 years and older will receive Fluzone High Dose to provide the maximum protection for this population. Ninety percent of influenza related deaths are in people 65 years of age and older.