H1N1 Vaccine Expected in October

MONTROSE COUNTY – It’s not too late to prepare for flu season.

Montrose County Health and Human Services will hold walk-in vaccination clinics for the seasonal (regular) flu on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Health Department, 1845 South Townsend. Cost of the flu vaccine is $25 for adults and $14.50 for children under the age of 18 years. The pneumonia shot will also be available for individuals meeting the age and health requirements and will cost $45. Medicare, Medicaid and CHP+ insurances will be accepted.

According to the Centers for Disease Conrol, an H1N1 flu vaccine will not be available until late October. As soon as that vaccine becomes available, Montrose County Health and Human Services will begin providing H1N1 flu immunizations to groups of individuals identified by the CDC as being at high risk for contracting H1N1 influenza.

It is recommended that everyone get both the seasonal/regular flu shot and the H1N1 flu shot. For additional information and questions, call 252-5012.