Logan County Department of Public Health announces flu vaccine now available

[September 24, 2015]  LINCOLN - Flu vaccinations are now available at the Logan County Department of Public Health (LCDPH), located at 109 Third Street, Lincoln. The walk-in clinic hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The regular seasonal flu vaccine, high dose flu vaccine (for those over 65) and flu mist (for those ages 2-49 years) is now available. Currently, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Alliance, Humana, HFN, Medicare, Medicaid, Molina and Illinois Health Connect are in network. United Health Care, Tri-Care, Aetna, Coventry, Health Link, Meridian and Land of Lincoln are accepted, but are out of network at this time and are scheduled to be in network in the near future. You must bring your insurance card to receive a vaccine or cash pay will be required.
 

Residents who are 65 and older now have a choice of the regular seasonal flu vaccine or the high dose flu vaccine which is $50.00. The LCDPH recommends talking with your doctor about which type is best for you. The regular seasonal flu vaccine is also available and it carries a $35 charge. FluMist is for those ages 2-49 and is inhaled. It is $41.

Without a state budget, state health grants are on hold which has forced many health departments state-wide to cut back hours and services. Despite these challenging times, the LCDPH will continue to forge ahead to continue to promote public health, fight disease, and provide the community with the needed services to stay healthy. The LCDPH, as always, appreciates the support of the community and encourages the citizens of Logan County to continue to make the health department (LCDPH) their public health home of choice.

If you have questions regarding vaccines, the clinic and other services offered at LCDPH, feel free to contact us at 217-735-2317.

[Don Cavi, MS, LEHP, Public Health Administrator, Logan County Department of Public Health]