DHD #10 offers flu vaccines this month.

– DHD #10 photo

DHD #10 offers flu vaccines this month.

District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is helping communities prepare for the upcoming flu season by offering flu vaccines to children, adults and seniors. 

“Flu season is unpredictable, and with COVID-19 still spreading, it is more important than ever to protect you and your family against influenza by getting an annual flu shot,” states a DHD #10 press release. 

DHD#10 is offering the COVID-19 and flu vaccines at the following Oceana County locations:    

Oceana County Council on Aging 

4250 W. Tyler Rd., Hart. 

Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1:30–3:30 p.m. 

Pentwater Public School Library 

600 E. Park St., Pentwater.

Friday, Oct. 15, 2:30–4:30 p.m. 

St. Vincent’s Catholic Church 

637 E. Sixth St., Pentwater.

Tuesday, Oct. 26, 9–11 a.m. 

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 

2349 W. Jackson Rd., Hart.

Thursday, Oct. 28, 1:30–3:30 p.m. 

Feeding America Food Truck 

GHSP Parking Lot

1500 Industrial Dr., Hart.

Friday, Oct. 29, 3:30–5:30 p.m.  

The cost for the seasonal flu vaccine without insurance is $37. High dose and preservative-free flu shots are available for $46. The COVID-19 vaccine is free. Bring your insurance cards and driver’s license. 

Many health insurance plans now cover the cost of flu vaccines. If not, DHD#10 may be able to help through Vaccines for Children (VFC) or other programs. DHD#10 can bill the following: Medicare, Medicare Health Plans, Medicaid, Medicaid Health Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Blue Care Network, Priority Health, McLaren Commercial, ASR, United Health Care, and TRICARE with an insurance card present at the time of appointment. It is important to be aware of your insurance benefit rules.  

If you are unable to attend one of the scheduled clinics, call 888-217-3904 to schedule vaccines at the DHD #10 office. For more information about the flu, visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm.  

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