Boone County health department to host flu, COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Ashland – KOMU 8

COLUMBIA Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) will host a walk-in flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic Thursday, Nov. 2 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Southern Boone Primary School at 803 S. Henry Clay Blvd. in Ashland.

The flu vaccine will be available to all residents aged six months and older. PHHS will provide flu vaccinations for free to those aged between six months and 18 years, due to a partnership with MU Health Care. Parental consent forms are required for anyone under the age of 18.

A high-dose flu shot is available specifically for those 65 and older.

The cost of the flu vaccine for residents aged 19 and older varied based on their insurance coverage.

The PHHS clinic accepts checks and can bill various insurance plans through a system known as VaxCare.

For self-pay residents, the cost of the vaccine is $25.

COVID-19 vaccines are also available and billed to insurance. Free flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available for those without insurance coverage.

In addition to this clinic, vaccination opportunities are available with other local vaccinators. The list of vaccinators and their information can be found by visiting: vaccines.gov.

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Boone County health department to host flu, COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Ashland - KOMU 8