Flu shots available October 3

September 15, 2012

Boundary County folks aged 18 and older can help protect themselves from the flu this season by getting a flu shot Wednesday, October 3, at the Senior Center, 6635 Lincoln Street.

Panhandle Health District will provide adult and high dose flu shots for adults of all ages from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the senior center, 6635 Lincoln St. in Bonners Ferry. No appointment is necessary. This is the only off-site clinic PHD Bonners Ferry offers.

Adult shots cost $30. High dose, which is designed to create a stronger immune response than the regular adult vaccine, costs $55 and is only for people older than 64. People should bring insurance and Medicare cards.

PHD accepts cash, checks, Medicare Part B and Medicaid.

For information, call (208) 267-5558.