According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory disease that infects the nose,
throat, and lungs and can lead to serious complications, hospitalization, or
even death. Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and your
loved ones. Luckily, Grinnell Regional Public Health (GRPH) has made that
process very easy for everyone in the Grinnell Regional Medical Center service
area.
GRPH will be holding its annual public influenza vaccination
clinics, starting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and continuing through Tuesday, Oct. 27.
High-dosage vaccines are available to those over the age of 65. This year’s intramuscular
vaccine is a quadrivalent providing protection against influenza A (H1N1)
viruses, influenza A (H3N2) viruses, and influenza B viruses. The flu mist is
available as well.
The vaccine clinics allow the public to receive a flu shot,
without the hassle of scheduling an appointment, and once administered, your
record of the vaccine will be stored and accessible via an electronic medical
record system.
To participate in the public influenza vaccination clinics,
you MUST have your insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid information with you, as
insurance information or payment is due at the time of service. To find a
clinic near you, refer to the schedule above. Please note there are three influenza vaccination clinics available in
November, but they are by appointment only.
If you have questions or would like more information on the
public influenza vaccination clinics please call Grinnell Regional Public
Health at 641-236-2385.
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