ST. GEORGE, UT – The Southwest Utah Public
Health Department (SWUPHD) will be holding its annual Flu Shoot-Out for Washington
County on Tuesday, September 29th at the Red Cliffs Mall.
"This is a convenient way to get your flu shot and help us practice our
mass-vaccination plan," says Paulette Valentine, SWUPHD Emergency
Preparedness Director. "We have teamed up with community partners to help
our residents get prepared for flu season. The process is quick, easy,
inexpensive, or even free if covered by your insurance."
It is currently recommended that everyone over six months of
age get immunized; although young children, pregnant women, people over 65
years of age, and anyone with chronic health problems are especially encouraged
to do so. Flu activity varies each year, often starting in the fall and peaking
in February. Getting vaccinated is the first and most important step in
protecting against this serious disease.
Tuesday, Sept. 29 @
Red Cliffs Mall, St. George
8:00 am - 1:00 pm: Drive-thru for
adults 18 and over (mall parking lot)
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Walk-in for all
ages (mall Center Court)
Flu vaccine is $20 ($25 for nasal spray version). Cash, check, and credit
card are accepted. There is NO CHARGE for the vaccine with proof of the
following insurances: Altius, Arches, CHIP, DMBA, Medicaid, Medicare (depending on HMO), PEHP,
Selecthealth, Tall Tree, and United Healthcare.
·
Kane County (Saturday, Oct. 10, 9am-1pm, Kanab High School)
·
Garfield County (Thursday, Oct. 15, 11am-3pm, Panguitch
Fire Station)
·
Iron County (Saturday, Oct 17, 9am-1pm, Valley View Medical
Center Health Fair)
