Flu Shots at Carmel Firehouse Monday for Putnam Residents

If you had a convenient, cost-effective means of protecting your family’s health, would you take advantage of it? The Putnam County Department of Health wants to know.

The PCDOH provides this opportunity at an upcoming flu vaccination clinic.

“Immunizations are one of the most studied and monitored public health practices in existence, and one of the most clinically sound and cost-effective medical interventions available,” says Allen Beals, MD, Commissioner of Health.

The next is scheduled at the Carmel Fire Department, Route 52 and Vink Drive, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19.

Flu vaccination will also be offered by the Health Department in all school districts this fall for students and staff. Check your school calendar or the school nurse for details.

The clinic is open to all Putnam County residents 18 years of age and older. The fee for flu vaccine is $25 for residents under 65 years of age. Those 65 years and older, or with a Medicare card, can receive the vaccine free of charge. High-dose flu vaccine is being offered for seniors, aged 65 years and older, as studies show this vaccine is more effective for this population. Proof of residency (driver’s license) is required. Pneumonia vaccine will not be available through the Health Department’s public flu clinics this year.

Appointments are not necessary, but a signed consent form is required. Forms will be available on the Putnam County website.

In order to streamline the onsite process, people are encouraged to download the forms, complete them and bring them to the clinic. Forms will also be available at the clinic, if needed.

The Health Department’s mission is to improve and protect the health of the Putnam County community, composed of nearly 100,000 residents. Core services include community health assessment, disease surveillance and control, emergency preparedness, environmental health protection, family health promotion and health education.