H1N1 Flu Shots Now Available in Yamhill County

Yamhill County Public Health is offering vaccine clinics for H1N1 and seasonal flu shots starting today. These clinics are by appointment only and will continue through next week while supplies last.

Seasonal flu clinic
This vaccine includes the flu shot for low-income people and the nasal spray. Cost for the nasal spray is $39.75, which can be billed to Medicaid. For both the nasal spray and the flu shot, people without insurance or unable to pay may be able to receive the flu vaccine for a reduced price of $15.19 or less. For healthy people between the ages of 2 - 49, the live flu vaccine (nasal spray) is a good option according to Dr. Robert Moore, Yamhill County Health.

Moore adds that some medical providers and pharmacies may be receiving additional supplies of seasonal flu vaccine as they become available.

H1N1 vaccine clinic
The H1N1 flu vaccine is in limited supply and only people in these groups will be vaccinated at this time:

• Children ages six months to five years
• Pregnant women
• Parents, household contacts and caregivers of children under six months old

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call the Yamhill County Public Health information line at 503-434-7443 or 503-55407842. Yamhill County Public Health is located at 412 NE Ford, McMinnville.