Free Flu Shots Friday

The Jefferson County Health Department and the Care Van are teaming up to offer free flu shots for Whitehall area residents.

The free of charge Whitehall Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for Friday, November 1 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Borden's Conference Room at 103 West. Legion.

The special event in coordination with the Care Van Program offers no out of pocket costs for the vaccines, regardless of insurance status and nobody will be turned away for inability to pay.

Public health nurses will be on hand to provide the immunizations and those attending are asked to bring a current copy of their insurance card.

According to Jefferson County Health Department RN Karen Wandel, certain people are at higher risk for severe complications of the flu.

These include children younger than 5 years, especially those with asthma; people 65 years and older; pregnant women; adults with chronic medical conditions such as heart and lung conditions, endocrine (diabetes) or metabolic disorders, and a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30 (obesity).

For more information or to set up an appointment, please email mcarey@jeffersoncounty-mt.gov or call 406-225-4007 or 287-3249.