February 1st, 2010 by MWilhelm

According to a Yuma Country news release, residents can still receive flu shots for both the H1N1 virus or swine flu as it is also known, and for seasonal flu, as well.

Vaccines will be offered by workers from the Yuma County Public Health District from 8:00 a. m. to Noon and 1:00 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. Monday through Thursday for the month of February. For receiving the vaccines you will have to visit Room 256, the Nursing Division, at 2200 W. 28th St. in Yuma.

According to the release, the H1N1 vaccine is being provided at no cost, though the seasonal flu shots come at a cost of $25 for adults and $10 for children, with cash, Medicare and AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System) accepted.

Clinics will be open to people of all ages having a physical address in Yuma County, with shots given on a first come, first serve basis.

As per the county news release, so far, area physicians, Fry’s, Mollen clinics, Walgreens and Healthwaves have received the distributed vaccines, and will continue to receive them for the rest of the flu season.

Call the 2009-2010 Flu Season phone line with recorded information at (928) 373-1025 for more information on both kinds of flu vaccines.

And while, pharmacies across the stateline continue to offer vaccinations, a free flu clinic is being set up in Ogle County tomorrow, from 9:00 a. m. to Noon at the Oregon Health Department. It is completely free.