ST. GEORGE, UT – The Southwest Utah Public
Health Department (SWUPHD) will be holding its annual Flu Shoot-Outs starting
this month. These events will prepare residents for flu (influenza) season and
allow the SWUPHD and community partners to practice disease outbreak response
plans.
It is currently recommended that everyone over six months of
age get immunized against the flu; although young children, pregnant women, people
over 65 years of age, and anyone with chronic health problems are especially
encouraged to do so. Flu activity varies each year, often starting in the fall
and peaking in late winter. Getting vaccinated is an important defense against
this serious disease.
"Shoot-Outs" offer a quick convenient, and
inexpensive way to get vaccinated against this serious disease. Each flu shot
is $20 (cash, check, or credit card) or no charge with some insurances* (proof
required).
Flu Shoot-Outs:
Iron County: Saturday, Sept. 24 @ Cedar City Hospital Health Fair
9:00 am -
1:00 pm, all ages
Washington County: Tuesday,
Sept. 27 @ Red Cliffs Mall
8:00 am - 1:00 pm: Drive-thru for
adults 18 and over (mall parking lot)
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Walk-in for
all ages (mall Center Court)
(Flu shots
also available at Dixie Regional Medical Center's Health Fair, Sept. 24th,
8am-1pm)
Beaver County: Wednesday,
September 28 @ EMS Shed (1090 N. Main, Beaver)
11:00 am - 4:00
pm, all ages
Tuesday,
October 4 @ Minersville City Hall
2:00 pm -
4:00 pm, all ages
Kane County: Saturday,
Oct. 8 @ Kanab High School (County Health Fair)
(FREE vaccine for all Kane County
residents)
9:00 am -
1:00 pm, all ages
Garfield County:
Thursday, Oct. 20 @ Fire Station (45 S. Main, Panguitch)
11:00 am -
3:00 pm, all ages
You can save time by
printing the consent form found at www.swuhealth.org/flu. Fill it out and bring it
to the Shoot-Out. Don't forget to wear a short-sleeved shirt!
* Insurances accepted: Altius, DMBA, Adult Medicaid,
Medicare (depending on HMO plan), PEHP, SelectHealth, Tall Tree, and United Healthcare.
##
