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Adair Health Dept. will hold extended hours flu clinic

The Adair Co. Health Dept., located at 801 Westlake DR, Columbia, Ky will hold an extended-hours flu shot clinic on Monday, October 25, 2010. Shots will be given by appointment from 10:30am to 6pmCT.

Vaccine is now available for all ages, and everyone age 6 months and over is encouraged to get their flu shots at this time. Flu-Mist intranasal vaccine is available for persons 2 years to 49 years of age who have no health problems, such as asthma or diabetes. A new high-dose vaccine is also available this year for patients age 65 and over.



While everyone, regardless of health status, is encouraged to be vaccinated this year, high-risk patients are especially advised to get their flu shot. Patients considered high-risk include those with chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma or cancer.

The cost of the shot is $23.00, the Flu-Mist is $30.00; the charge is covered by Medicaid or Medicare B and several insurances can be billed as well.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call the Adair Co. Health Dept. at (270) 384-2286 or (270) 384-5564, ext. 0.


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