Genesee County Health Department

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Flu Vaccine Available

at the Genesee County Health Department

The Genesee County Health Department currently has flu vaccine available. The vaccine available is for those 4 years old and older. Considering that the normal peak flu season is February and March, it is still important to receive the vaccine. Those in need of the flu vaccine should see their doctor or utilize one of clinics at the Genesee County Health Department during the following immunization clinic hours:

· Genesee County Health Department (Burton Branch)
G-3373 S. Saginaw , Burton Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8-11am and 1-4pm

· Genesee County Health Department (McCree North)
115 E. Pierson Rd, Flint Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8-11am and 1-4pm

The cost for the flu vaccine is $11.

FluMist™ is still available at the Burton Branch at the same clinic times. Please review the following information regarding FluMist™:

· FluMist™ is only for healthy people ages 5-49 years of age.

· FluMist™ should not be given to anyone who has an illness with fever or a respiratory illness until 3 days after symptoms have subsided.

· FluMist™ should not be used, under any circumstances, in anyone with an allergy to any part of the vaccine, including eggs; in children and adolescents receiving aspirin therapy; in people who have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome; and in people with known or suspected immune system problems. Pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions, asthma, or reactive airways disease should not get FluMist™. Ask your health care professional if FluMist™ is right for you and your family.

· Please go to www.FluMist.com for more information. 

The cost for FluMist™ will be $30 cash or check. There will be a $25 mail-in rebate coupon available for those getting the vaccine.
The net cost of the vaccine, after the mail-in rebate, is $5. Insurances cannot be billed for FluMist™.