Flu shots still available at VMH Community and Home Care

Flu Shots are still available at the Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Public Health Office. Flu shots are recommended for all those who have not yet received the vaccine, and they will be effective throughout the rest of the flu season.

Flu shots are available with an appointment each Wednesday afternoon during the weekly immunization clinic in the Community and Home Care Department located on the upper level of Veterans Memorial Hospital, Waukon.   The flu vaccine is plentiful, widely available, and is recommended for everyone six months of age and older. Appointments can be made by calling the Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Public Health Office at 563-568-5660.

Flu vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, and a combination of flu and pneumonia vaccine will all be available in addition to all COVID vaccines. Tetanus shots are offered as well.

While the flu vaccine is the best defense against getting influenza, it’s also important to take personal actions to help prevent the spread of illness. Remember the 3Cs: Cover coughs and sneezes; Clean hands frequently; and Contain germs by staying home when ill.

For more information, feel free to call the Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care Office at 563-568-5660.