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Where to Get Flu Shots in Macomb County
The seasonal flu vaccine is now offered at Mount Clemens, Warren, and St. Clair Shores health centers.
MACOMB COUNTY, MI — The 2016-2017 seasonal flu vaccine is now offered by Macomb County Health Department at its Mount Clemens, Warren, and St. Clair Shores health centers.
The vaccine is recommended for anyone 6 months of age and older and especially for those who are at high risk for serious flu complications.
“We recommend getting vaccinated soon after flu vaccine becomes available to ensure that as many people as possible are protected before flu season begins,” William Ridella, director/health officer at Macomb County Health Department said in a press release.
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Most people generally get the seasonal flu between October and May, but the timing of flu activity is different depending on year to year, as well as where you're located in the country.
As well as getting vaccinated, people can make conscious choices every day to prevent spreading the flu — such as washing their hands, staying away from sick people, and staying home from work or school if they have the flu.
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Macomb County Residents can get flu vaccines at:
Southeast Health Center, 25401 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores
Open 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Monday; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Immunization Clinic closed Wednesday and Thursday.
Mount Clemens Health Center, 43525 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens
Open 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
Immunization Clinic closed Tuesday and Friday.
Southwest Health Center, 27690 Van Dyke Ave., Warren
Open 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Immunization Clinic closed Monday.
Each flu vaccination costs $20 and is payable with cash or check. Some commercial insurances, as well as Medicare Part B and Medicaid, can be billed for flu vaccines and other recommended immunizations.
For questions about immunizations call (586) 469-5372 or (586) 465-8537 and ask to speak with an immunization program registered nurse, or visit health.macombgov.org.
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