The Sequoyah County Health Department in Sallisaw will begin offering flu vaccinations on Monday.
From Monday through Oct. 16, flu vaccinations will be available from 8 a.m. until noon.
Beginning the week of Oct. 19, the flu vaccinations will be available from 8 a.m until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. An appointment is not necessary.
The flu vaccination is recommended each year for everyone six months of age and older.
In addition to getting a flu vaccination, persons 65 years of age and older, and those with chronic health conditions, should ask their health care provider about being vaccinated against pneumococcal pneumonia. Pneumococcal pneumonia is a common and potentially serious complication of the flu. The pneumococcal vaccine does not need to be given every year. This vaccine is also available at county health departments.
The health department will accept SoonerCare, Medicare, all private health insurance, cash, checks, or credit cards as payment for flu vaccinations.
The following fee schedule will apply:
-No charge for families whose income is less than 185 percent of the federal property level. However, those who have health insurance should bring their insurance card, The insurance company will be billed for the vaccine and an administration fee.
-No charge for adults age 65 for older. Adults 65 and older should bring their Medicare Card or other health insurance card.
-No charge for children 18 years old and younger who have no health insurance, whose health insurance does not cover flu vaccine, who are eligible for SoonerCare, or who are Native American or Alaskan natives.
-All others will be charged a $25 fee for the cost of the vaccine and the cost of administering the vaccine.
Sally Maxwell, Senior News Director
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