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Monday, September 9, 2019

Allegany County Department of Health offers flu shots only at Belmont clinic site

Pharmacies and health care providers throughout Allegany County have been offering vaccinations for several years including the flu shot. The Allegany County Department of Health encourages residents to visit their local pharmacy or health care provider for their flu shot this season. The Allegany County Department of Health will offer flu shot clinics only at the County Office building clinic on the ground floor of the county office building. 

·       Please wear short sleeves.
·       Please bring insurance cards with you.  It is the responsibility of the insured to make sure the Allegany County Department of Health is within the insurance’s network and will cover the cost of the vaccine and administration fee. 
·       If insurance is not accepted, payment for the vaccine and administration fee will be billed to the patient. 
·       If you are paying cash:
o   High dose flu for ages 65 and over is $82
o   Regular flu is $48
o   Pediatric flu for ages 6 months to 36 months is $50
·       Vaccines are NOT FREE,
·       Clinics are planned for September and October (*dates are dependent on the availability of flu vaccine).
o   September: Adult ONLY (must be 18 or over). Walk-in Flu Clinics – No appointment necessary
§  9/27*   (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM) -County Office Building clinic site 
§  9/30*   (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM)-County Office Building clinic site
o   October: Walk-in flu clinics – No appointment necessary. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  
§  10/18*     (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM) -County Office Building clinic site 
§  10/21*     (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM) -County Office Building clinic site 
§  10/30*    (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM) -County Office Building clinic site