Children’s vaccine clinics to be held this month

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in March. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. Now is the perfect time to look at what children will need for the upcoming school year and get their shots before the busy summer season.
Locations
Curtis - Monday, March 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Medicine Valley High School.
Trenton - Tuesday, March 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Hitchcock County High School Library.
Ogallala – Thursday, March 17, 12:30-1:30 p.m. MT at Prairie View School.
McCook – daily Monday-Friday, 8-4 p.m. based upon the nurse availability, at 404 West 10th Street (one block north of Arby’s).
Other locations: check with a local healthcare provider or local pharmacy.
 Influenza is still circulating in the health district. Flu shots will be available at all clinics. Flu shots are recommended for all individuals aged six months and older.
 Walk-ins are welcome, but priority will be given to those with a scheduled appointment. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, masks are recommended.
 Children with no insurance, under-insured, Medicaid, Native American or Native Alaskan qualify for state-funded vaccine. Adults who are uninsured or under-insured may also qualify for state funded vaccine. Vaccines for Children is funded in whole with federal and DHHS funds.  Call the office for qualifications at 308-345-4223. Both state-funded and private vaccines are available at these clinics.  Insurance billing and cash or credit card payment options are available to those who do not qualify for the state-funded vaccine.
 Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. Follow SWNPHD on Facebook and Instagram. The website www.swhealth.ne.gov contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health. Call (308) 345-4223 or stop by the office at 404 West 10th Street in McCook.