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Last Updated: October 15, 2007
It is time to be vaccinated for the flu. There are several things you can do which will help prevent the spread of the flu. Please visit our Flu Prevention page at http://www.rpmhd.org/flu/prevent.htm.
The Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department will be holding Influenza Shot Clinics over the next few weeks. Please check back to this page to obtain an updated clinic schedule and information.
Currently all flu clinics are for individuals who are Senior Citizens or considered High Risk. High Risk Adults meet
the following criteria:
* Adults ages 50 and older
* Adults with long term health problems
* Adults who live in the home with people who have chronic health problems
Medicare Part B and Medicaid will pay for the flu vaccine. If you do not have Medicare or Medicaid the cost will be $30.00. Please bring your Medicare Card (Red, White, and Blue Card and your Part D card). If you have Medicaid you must bring your medicaid card. Please bring your social security card.
In addition to Senior Citizens and High Risk Adults, the Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department will
be holding Flu Clinics specifically for Children. Flu Vaccines are free for children who meet the following criteria:
* Ages 6 months through 5 years
* Ages 6 years through 18 years with Chronic Medical Conditions: (Asthma, Diabetes, Renal Dysfunction, Metabolic Disease, Hemoglobinopathies, or immuno-deficiency disorders
* Children that live in the home with people who have chronic medical conditions
You must bring your child's immunization record, Medicaid Card, private insurance card and social security card.
Polk County Schedule
Who: Senior Citizens and High Risk Adults
When: Monday, October 22, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Where: ICC-Polk Campus [ Map ]
Who: Senior Citizens and High Risk Adults
When: Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Where: ICC-Polk Campus [ Map ]
Who: Children
When: Saturday, October 27, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Where: Polk County Health Department [ Map ]
Who: Children
When: Monday, November 5, 2007
Time: 3:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Where: Polk County Health Department [ Map ]
Rutherford County Schedule
Who: Adults ages 60 or older
When: Monday, October 29, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Where: Rutherford County Senior Center [ Map ]
Who: Senior Citizens and High Risk Adults
When: Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Where: National Guard Armory (Rutherford County)
Who: Senior Citizens and High Risk Adults
When: Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Where: National Guard Armory (Rutherford County)
Who: Senior Citizens and High Risk Adults
When: Thursday, November 1, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Where: National Guard Armory (Rutherford County)
Who: Children
When: Saturday, October 20, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Where: Rutherford County Health Department [ Map ]
Who: Children
When: Monday, November 5, 2007
Time: 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Where: Rutherford County Health Department [ Map ]
For more information please call your local Health Department:
Rutherford County Health Department (828) 287-6100
Polk County Health Department (828) 894-8271
McDowell County Health Department (828) 652-6811
The Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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