Wake County offering flu vaccine clinics
Wake County will begin holding flu vaccination clinics for the public next week. The cost is $30 for a shot or nasal spray, which protect against seasonal and H1N1 flu, and no appointment is necessary.
Posted — UpdatedWake County will begin holding flu vaccination clinics for the public next week. The cost is $30 for a shot or nasal spray, which protect against seasonal and H1N1 flu, and no appointment is necessary.
The first event is Friday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., in Clinic E of the Public Health Center, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh.
The vaccine is recommended for everyone older than 6 months. Children ages 6 months to 8 years who are getting their first flu vaccine could need a booster dose one month after the first vaccine.
Payment is expected at the time of service. Wake County accepts cash, checks, Medicare Part B, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield and North Carolina Health Choice. Clients with Medicare HMOs or other insurance should bring an insurance card and will be required to pay for their flu vaccine at the time of service.
There is no charge for:
•Children who qualify for the federal government’s Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
To qualify for vaccines under the VFC program, children must be younger than 19 years of age and at least one of the following:
•American Indian or Alaskan Native
Additional clinics will be held at the following times and locations. Appointments are required at some locations.
No appointment needed.
Appointments strongly encouraged. Call 919-557-2501.
No appointment needed.
No appointment needed.
No appointment needed.
No appointment needed.
Call 919-562-6300 for an appointment.
No appointment needed.
Call 919-404-3900 for an appointment.
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