Flu vaccine available at health department

The Dubois County Health Department reported flu vaccine clinics will open up on Thursday and run while supplies of the vaccine last.

Vaccine clinics will begin on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 8 a.m. and will be held daily from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. while supplies last. Vaccine will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

The Health Department is partnering with VaxCare, which will submit claims to certain private insurance companies and Medicare Part B. All Medicare and insurance cards must be presented at the time of service. If your insurance can not be billed, the fee for the influenza vaccine is $25.00. The cost for the high dose vaccine is $45. Medicaid will not be able to be billed for the vaccine that is available.