It’s that time
again---time to get your yearly flu shot!
Bates County Health Center will begin
giving flu shots starting on Tuesday, October 1, 2013. No appointments
required, open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Extended
hours include remaining open until 7:00 p.m. the first Thursday of
every month. Flu shots are available on a first come first served
basis as long as vaccine is available.
With the changes to the federal VFC
program last October, there is still some confusion about who can get
a flu shot in our office. Those who can get a flu shot at the
Health Center include:
*Children 18 and
under that qualify (Medicaid covered, uninsured, American
Indian/Alaska Native or underinsured) may receive a flu shot through
the VFC program
*Individuals covered by Medicare Part B
*Anyone else at a cost of
$25.00
This applies to flu shots ONLY.
Pregnant women must provide a written
order from their physician in order to receive a flu shot.
Please call our office at 660-679-6108
for further clarification if needed.
