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Caring for the health of Madison County residents through immunizations,
Nurse visits, blood pressure clinics, diabetes/cholesterol screening, newborn
and maternal health, homemaker visits, emergency preparedness and Lifeline.
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Madison County, Iowa - Public Health - Flu Clinics
** The intranasal flu vaccine (FluMist) will not be offered the 2016-17
season due to CDC recommendations. The flu shot is still effective and highly
recommended for most children**
Influenza activity is increasing, typically peaking in February. The
circulating viruses are a match for the vaccine, and it is possible for the flu
season to last another two months. So it is not too late to get your flu shot!
Regularly scheduled Flu clinics will begin in October. If you are a
business owner, please contact the office to schedule a business clinic.
School-based flu clinics will be held in each of the school districts during
conferences this fall. Check back for clinic dates:
| 2017 Flu Clinics |
| Winterset |
MC Public Health |
TBD |
| Winterset |
Meal Site/Elderly Services |
TBD |
| Winterset |
Northward Plaza |
TBD |
| Earlham |
Community Building |
TBD |
| Truro |
Library |
TBD |
Payment for flu vaccinations include:
Insurance billing (call for
provider participation)
Private pay: $20/vaccine, discounted group/business
rates apply
VFC state grant for qualifying children 6 months 18 years.
To speak with a nurse, or for questions about the flu vaccine, call
515-462-9051
The influenza vaccine is the best way to protect against the flu. Getting
vaccinated not only protects you, but also prevents spreading the disease to
your family, friends, and co-workers. The vaccine takes about two weeks for the
body to receive full protection from the flu virus, so it is recommended to get
the flu shot early before it spreads in the community. Every Iowan over 6 months
of age should receive the flu vaccine and its especially important for specific
individuals:
Pregnant women
Children, especially those younger
than 2 years of age
Older adults, especially those aged 65 years and over
People who are immunocompromised or have certain medical conditions
To
learn more about the seasonal Flu vaccine, click here:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm
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