 Flu vaccine manufacturers kill the viruses used in the vaccine
during the process of making vaccine, and batches of flu vaccine are
tested to make sure they are safe.While FluMist, a nasal spray
vaccine, does contain a live virus, the concentration is too small
to cause the flu.
The hours for vaccines to be given at the health department, 109
Third St., are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. No
appointment is required. The influenza vaccine will also be
available on the HOPE Mobile during its regularly scheduled stops.
The cost of the seasonal flu shot is $30 for adults, $16.75 for
children 6 months through 18 years of age who have no health
insurance or health insurance that doesn't cover vaccines, and free
to those with a Medicaid or Medicare card.
For more information on the seasonal influenza vaccine, call the
Logan County Department of Public Health at 217-735-2317.
For more information, visit
www.flu.gov and www.lcdph.org.
[Text from file received from
the
Logan County Department
of Public Health] |
