Genesee County Health Department

Better Life Through Better Health

     Flu Vaccine Available at Genesee County Health Department 
Immunization Clinics

     Due to additional shipments of the flu vaccine, the Genesee County Health Department will be offering the flu vaccine at its regular immunization clinic sites:

• Burton Branch
  G-3373 S. Saginaw Street, Burton
  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  8:00 - 11:00 am & 1:00 - 4:00 pm*
  Tuesday - 1:00 - 4:00 pm*
  

• McCree North Health Center
  115 E. Pierson Road, Flint
  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  8:00 - 11:00 am & 1:00 - 4:00 pm*
  Closed Tuesday
  
  * High client volume earlier in the day may limit the number of new patients seen in the afternoon.

          Vaccine is available to the following individuals:

·      Genesee County residents 6-23 months of age;

·      Genesee County residents who are out-of-home     caregivers and household contacts of infants under 6 months of age;

·        Genesee County health care workers providing direct care;

·        Genesee County residents who are pregnant;

·        Genesee County residents age 65 and older;

·        Genesee County residents with the following chronic illnesses:

o       Heart disease (e.g., cardiomyopathy, congenital heart   

        disease, congestive heart failure);

o      Lung disease (e.g., asthma, cystic fibrosis, emphysema,    

       other obstructive or restrictive lung diseases);

o      Metabolic disease (e.g., diabetes);

o      Kidney disease;

o      Blood disorders (e.g., sickle cell anemia);

o      Immune deficiency or disorders (e.g., cancer, bone marrow 

       disorders, immunoglobulin deficiency).

·      Individuals who provide direct care for those with one of the listed chronic illnesses above.

Genesee County residents seeking vaccination should bring picture and age identification. Additionally, those with chronic illness should bring documentation of their chronic illness. Acceptable documentation can include either:

·       A letter from your physician on the physician’s letterhead stating you have a chronic illness such as the ones listed above, or

·       Actual prescription containers (not just a list of the medications).   

The cost of the flu vaccine is $18.00.  The clinic will accept Medicaid, Medicare Part B, M-Care and Private Health Plus.  Residents must have their card with them along with their social security number in order to bill their insurance. 

For further information regarding flu vaccine availability and updates, please contact the Genesee County Health Department Flu Hotline at (810) 257-3598. You may also find flu vaccine updates at our web site: http://www.gchd.us.