Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) will once again offer the flu vaccine that guards against four flu viruses this season beginning Tuesday, Oct. 6. This year’s vaccine protects against Type A H1N1, H3N2, and two Type B strains which are most likely to occur this season.
“Our goal is to keep our residents healthy,” said Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. “We urge them to take the necessary precautions against the flu this season and every season.”
“Get a flu shot to protect yourself and loved ones,” said Kathy Forzley, OCHD health officer/manager. “The flu typically takes the lives of 36,000 Americans a year. Getting an annual flu shot lessens the chance of getting the flu and protects the community around you.”
Flu shots cost $25. The high-dose flu shot recommended for those 65 years and older is $37 and is covered by Medicare. Flu shots will be available at Health Division offices in Pontiac and Southfield from Noon – 8 p.m. Mondays and 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Walk-in clients are welcome. You may also pay online and register for a flu shot at www.OakGov.com/health.
The Health Division will also hold six walk-in community outreach clinics at the following locations:
- October, 13 3p.m.–7p.m. Walled Lake Community Ed, 615 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
- October, 14 3p.m.–7p.m. Clarkston High School, 6093 Flemings Lake Road, Clarkston
- October, 15 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Madison Heights Senior Center, 29448 John R, Madison Heights
- October, 20 9a.m.–1p.m. Costick Center, 28600 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
- October, 21 3p.m.–7p.m. Huron Valley Sinai Hospital, 1 William Carls Dr., Commerce
- October, 27 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy
Community outreach clinics are walk-in only, no registration is required.
Payment options for the flu vaccine include Visa, MasterCard, some health insurances, Medicare, and/or Medicaid (no checks or money orders). Credit card fees apply. Please bring all insurance cards with you to the clinic.
The Health Division offices are located at the following addresses:
- North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
- South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield
The Health Division will also hold a health fair on Oct. 6 in its Pontiac and Southfield offices. There will be blood pressure/BMI screenings, displays for safe sleep and child passenger safety, as well as information on adult vaccinations, healthy eating, exercise, and Health Division programs and services. Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Enroll America, Freedom Road Transportation, Gleaners Food Bank and the Oakland County Sherriffs will also be providing information on their programs and services.
“The health fair is an opportunity to learn more about public health and overall wellness,” said Forzley.
For up-to-date information, visit www.OakGov.com/health, follow the Health Division on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter @publichealthOC, or call the Health Division’s Flu Shot Hotline at 800-434-3358. Nurse on Call is also available to answer questions at 800-848-5533.
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