MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

H1N1 FLU CLINIC

Montgomery County Health Department will be having H1N1 Flu Clinics for on the following dates:

These clinics are available to everyone who is interested in receiving an H1N1 flu vaccine.

                    H1N1 FLU AND VACCINE INFORMATION TOLL-FREE NUMBER

Missouri residents and health care professionals can call a new toll-free number for information about the H1N1 flu, from symptoms and basic medical advice to the availability of the new H1N1 vaccine.

The number, 1-877-FLU-4141 (1-877-358-4141), will be answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Specialists with the H1N1 InfoLine will answer questions about flu symptoms, when to seek medical care and ways to limit the spread of the flu, including the new vaccine.  Medical professionals will be available to assist the specialists with callers' questions. 

The information line is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Shingles Vaccine Available 

A vaccine to prevent Shingles was licensed in the United States in 2006 and is now being offered to the public by Montgomery County Health Department.  A single dose of shingles vaccine is indicated for adults 60 years of age and older. 

Montgomery County Health Department is currently taking names to determine if there is enough interest in the shingles vaccine to place an order.  The charge for the vaccine is $175.00, paid at the time of the injection.  

Montgomery County Health Department will NOT be billing any insurance for this vaccine.  The health department suggests that individuals that want the vaccine call their insurance companies to determine coverage and the procedure for filing this claim.  Be sure to indicate that the health department will be the provider giving the vaccine.  

If you are interested in getting the shingles vaccine, call the health department at 573- 564-2495.