Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics offered in October
by Sublette County Public Health
September 20, 2022
The 2022 flu season is right around the corner and the Wyoming Department of Health is urging residents to get their flu shots. It is nearly impossible to predict the severity of the flu season ahead of time, but we can always predict that it is coming.
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu symptoms can be very similar to COVID-19 symptoms. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue.
The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Flu vaccinations are recommended for most individuals over 6 months of age. Flu vaccines cause antibodies to develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the viruses that are used to make the vaccine.
Sublette County Public Health is Offering Two Types of Influenza Vaccine This Year:
• Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent Vaccine—this vaccine has been approved for individuals 65+ years only. This vaccine contains four times as much antigen as standard dose flu vaccines. The higher dose of antigen in the vaccine is intended to give people 65 years and older a better immune response to vaccination, and therefore, better protection against flu. Cost $60/dose—Medicare Part B will pay for this vaccine.
• Fluzone Quadrivalent Vaccine—this vaccine is approved for individuals 6 months and older. A quadrivalent influenza (flu) vaccine is designed to protect against four different flu viruses, including two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. Cost $20/dose—will bill to insurance, cash, or check accepted.
• Public Health can bill Medicare, BCBS, Cigna, & UMR Insurance. Please fill out insurance information on your consent form.
• Sublette County is going to offer Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinics again this year. We will have reduced appointment availability after these clinics due to our planned move in mid-October. Call Public Health at 307-367-2157 to schedule your appointment.
*Watch our latest video update about flu clinics, bivalent boosters, & our upcoming move at https://www.sublettewycovid.com/post/sublette-county-public-health-update-sept-12-2022
Sublette County Public Health is offering Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics!
Big Piney/Marbleton:
• Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 10AM—12PM High-Dose Flu (65+ Years Only)
Sublette County Fair Grounds, Marbleton
• Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 2PM—5PM Community Clinic (All Ages)
Sublette County Fair Grounds, Marbleton
Pinedale:
• Thursday, October 6th, 2022 10AM--12PM High-Dose Flu(65+ Years Only)
Museum of the Mountain Man, Pinedale
• Thursday, October 6th, 2022 2PM—6PM Community Clinic (All Ages)
Museum of the Mountain Man, Pinedale
• Thursday, October 13th, 2022 1PM—4PM Community Clinic (All Ages)
Museum of the Mountain Man, Pinedale
*Moderna & Pfizer Bivalent COVID Booster Vaccinations will be available at these clinics (while supplies last).
Important Requirements:
PATIENT SAFETY: Please stay in your vehicle. Watch for signs—there will be traffic attendants directing flow of traffic into the event.
SEATING: The patients receiving the vaccine must be seated next to an accessible door. Please wear a short sleeve shirt. STAY HOME IF SICK: If you have symptoms like fever, cough, congestion—please do not come to this clinic! PAPERWORK: Please complete your consent form before you arrive for your Flu or COVID Booster shot appointment—find copies available at your local Senior Center, Public Health Office or go to https://www.sublettewycovid.com/vaccines to print off a copy to bring with you.
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