Kingsford and Iron River, Michigan – September 8, 2020. The Dickinson-Iron District Health Department (DIDHD) announces plans to conduct the following drive-thru community influenza (flu) immunization clinics.
- IRON COUNTY – FOREST PARK SCHOOL- PARKING LOT
- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD 9AM – 2 PM
- DICKINSON COUNTY – KINGSFORD SCHOOL MS/HS PARKING LOT
- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH 9AM – 2PM
To help with parking congestion, we ask individuals attending the drive-thru flu clinic to come according to the first letter of your last name. These are only suggested times. A-C 9 am – 10 am; D-H 10 am-11 am; I-M 11 am- 12pm; N-S 12pm – 1pm; T-Z 1 pm – 2 pm. Upon arrival to the drive-thru clinic, please stay in your vehicle and wear a facemask.
Because of social distancing measures as well as the safety and preservation of DIDHD staff, we have had to make some adjustments to how we will provide influenza vaccines to the community this year. DIDHD will not be offering regular walk-in flu clinics this year, so we urge individuals to attend one of the drive-thru clinics. Flu vaccinations will be available at the drive-
thru to those people 6 months of age and older at the discretion of their parents and DIDHD staff.
These immunizations are billable to Medicare Part B, Michigan Medicaid and most private health insurance companies. Please bring a copy of your insurance card (if possible). For self-pay individuals, checks or exact change is accepted. The standard flu vaccine is $35 and the High dose (available to those 65 years of age and older) is $70.
Health officials state it is very important to receive the seasonal flu vaccine, especially this year with the current COVID-19 pandemic. Flu is a contagious disease spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal secretions. Infants, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions – such as heart, lung or kidney disease or a weakened immune system – are at higher risk for complication from the flu
virus. Flu can cause high fever and pneumonia, and make existing medical conditions worse.
Each year thousands of people die from seasonal flu and even more require hospitalization. A flu vaccine a great tool to decrease the chance hospitalization due to influenza. Our goal is increase influenza vaccination, decrease flu related hospitalizations, and spare the local hospital systems from overcrowding or overwhelm. The single best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. It is recommended that everyone 6 months of age and older receive a flu vaccine.
The DIDHD also encourages new parents, health care professionals, and those who have contact with people age 65 and older to get vaccinated to help protect these high-risk individuals.
If you or your family is unable to attend the community drive thru clinic, please call us to schedule your flu vaccine. For more information visit www.cdc.gov or contact the Health Department at (906) 774-1868 or (906) 265-9913.
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