Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) will be offering Vaccines for Children at public clinics in November. Anyone two months of age and older are invited to get their vaccinations. Flu shots will be offered at all clinics in November for anyone six months of age and older. Now is the perfect opportunity to get a flu shot before the flu starts circulating.
Locations include:
Hayes Center-Tuesday, November 7th, 4:00-5:0o pm at Hayes Center Elementary Cafeteria.
Curtis – Monday, November 13th, 4:30-5:30 pm at Medicine Valley High School.
Trenton – Tuesday, November 21st, 3:30-4:30 pm at Hitchcock County High School Library.
Ogallala – every Thursday weekly, 8:00 am-4:00 pm MT, walk-in’s welcome. Also 4:00-6:00 pm MT by appointment only, at 418 N Spruce (across the street from the Methodist Church).
McCook – daily Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00 pm based upon the nurse availability, at 404 West 10th Street (one block north of Arby’s).
Other locations: check with your local healthcare provider or pharmacy.
We encourage those interested in vaccination to call to schedule an appointment. Clinics in November tend to be very busy. Walk-ins are welcome, but priority will be given to those with a scheduled appointment.
Vaccines for Children is funded in whole with federal and DHHS funds. Children with no insurance, under-insured, Medicaid, Native American or Native Alaskan qualify for state-funded vaccine. Adults who are uninsured or under-insured may also qualify for state funded vaccine. Call the office for qualifications at 308-345-4223. Both state-funded and private vaccines are available at these clinics. Insurance billing and cash or credit card payment options are available to those who do not qualify for the state-funded vaccine.
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. The website swhealth.ne.gov contains many resources and additional information helpful to prevent disease, promote and protect health. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, You Tube and TikTok. Call 308-345-4223, one number three locations (McCook, Imperial & Ogallala), or stop by the office at 404 West 10th Street in McCook or 418 North Spruce Street in Ogallala.
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