Clark County Health Dept. offering flu vaccines

The best way to protect against influenza and its potentially serious complications is with a flu vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine annual influenza vaccinations for everyone age 6 months and older who do not have any contraindications. Flu vaccination is especially important for people 65 years and older because they are at higher risk for developing serious flu complications.

The Clark County Health Department (CCHD) is still offering flu vaccines this fall. The CCHD has the following flu vaccines available (while supplies last): Children (age 6 months – 18 years)

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Available to children who meet Vaccines for Children (VFC) criteria.

Adults (age 19+) – standard adult dose

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Available to adults with a billable insurance company listed below. Otherwise, this vaccine is available for a private pay cost.

Adults (age 65+) – high dose

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Available to adults with a billable insurance company listed below. Otherwise, this vaccine is available for a private pay cost.

The CCHD is able to bill the following insurance carriers: Medicaid/Badger-Care+, Security Health Plan, Security Administrative Services, UMR, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aspirus Health Plan and Medicare. You must present your insurance card(s).

This year, the CCHD has partnered with Indian Head Community Action Agency to offer $25 gift card incentives for individuals age 55+ and/or people with disabilities, for those who receive their flu shot.

Appointments for flu vaccines are recommended, but walk-ins are accepted at our usual immunization clinic locations.

If you have any questions, you can call the CCHD Immunization Hotline at 715743-5292. For more information, please visit: clarkcountywi.gov/flu-vaccine.