Dubois County Health Dept. to Host Drive-Thru High Dose Flu Clinic For Senior Citizens Next Week

FROM LOCAL SOURCES

JASPER -- We’re still battling COVID-19, but the Dubois County Health Department is looking ahead to flu season.

Local health officials will host a drive-thru High Dose Flu Clinic on Friday, September 4th at the Health Department.  It runs from 8:30 a.m. until noon, rain or shine.

The clinic will be for residents 65 and older, as they are our "most vulnerable population."  The high dose flu vaccine for senior citizens is covered by Medicare and private insurance.

Organizers of the clinic say the drive-thru format will be more convenient and safer due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The Health Department is located at 1187 S. St. Charles Street in Jasper.  You can call the department with any questions at (812) 481 – 7056.

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Dubois County Health Department will be offering a drive-thru High Dose flu clinic for individuals 65 years of age and older on Friday, September 4th from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, rain or shine.  The drive thru clinic will make it more convenient and safer due to Covid-19 restrictions still in effect.

High dose flu vaccine for these individuals is covered by Medicare or private Health Insurance.

Adults will drive to the rear parking lot of the Health Department at 1187 S. St. Charles Street and present their ID and Medicare/Insurance card.

At this time, we are offering only High Dose Flu to our senior citizens to protect our most vulnerable population.  You may call 812-481-7056 for any questions.