What is the flu?
Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by the
influenza virus. Compared with most viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold,
influenza infection often causes a more severe illness. Typical influenza illness includes fever
and respiratory symptoms, such as cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as
headache, muscle aches and extreme fatigue.
Most people who get the flu recover completely in 1 to 2 weeks, but
some people develop serious and potentially life-threatening medical
complications, such as pneumonia. During most flu seasons, which
typically run from November to April, between 10 and 20 percent of
the population is infected with influenza viruses. More than 200,000
people are hospitalized from flu complications each year in the U. S.
The flu shot provided this year is formulated to provide protection
against three influenza strains that are expected to circulate in the
U.S. – A/Solomon Islands, A/Wisconsin, and B/Malaysia.
How much does the flu and pneumonia shots cost?
Flu shots will be given for a $30 charge at any of our clinics.
Pneumonia vaccine will be available for $50 at the Health Department offices only.
Medicare Part B is accepted unless enrolled in HMO or PPO with Medicare; if Medicare rejects
the claim, an invoice will be sent to the individual for payment. If the individual is enrolled in a
Medicare HMO or PPO plan, the provider should be contacted for administration of the vaccine.
Pediatric flu shots will be available during the clinic hours, by appointment. A doctor’s order
may be necessary for children age four and younger.
Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is an infection of the respiratory tract caused by the
influenza virus. Compared with most viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold,
influenza infection often causes a more severe illness. Typical influenza illness includes fever
and respiratory symptoms, such as cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, as well as
headache, muscle aches and extreme fatigue.
Most people who get the flu recover completely in 1 to 2 weeks, but
some people develop serious and potentially life-threatening medical
complications, such as pneumonia. During most flu seasons, which
typically run from November to April, between 10 and 20 percent of
the population is infected with influenza viruses. More than 200,000
people are hospitalized from flu complications each year in the U. S.
The flu shot provided this year is formulated to provide protection
against three influenza strains that are expected to circulate in the
U.S. – A/Solomon Islands, A/Wisconsin, and B/Malaysia.
How much does the flu and pneumonia shots cost?
Flu shots will be given for a $30 charge at any of our clinics.
Pneumonia vaccine will be available for $50 at the Health Department offices only.
Medicare Part B is accepted unless enrolled in HMO or PPO with Medicare; if Medicare rejects
the claim, an invoice will be sent to the individual for payment. If the individual is enrolled in a
Medicare HMO or PPO plan, the provider should be contacted for administration of the vaccine.
Pediatric flu shots will be available during the clinic hours, by appointment. A doctor’s order
may be necessary for children age four and younger.