Public Health Communicator 
Flu Edition 

22 N. Georgia Ave. Suite 300 Mason City, IA  50401         

Ph: 641-421-9300      Fax: 641-421-9350    Toll Free: 1-888-264-2581 

 Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health 

 

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    November 2013 

 

 

Payment Options

 

The Health Department offers various payment options:

 

Vaccine For Children Program (VFC). Vaccine is free of charge if your child meets the following requirements:

  • child has no health insurance
  • child is American Indian or Alaskan Native  
  • child is enrolled in Medcaid  
  • child is under-insured (insurance does not cover the vaccine)

Individuals can purchase the vaccine at full cost ($23 for the flu shot or $25 for the flu mist) at the day of the clinic.

 

We also accept most major health insurances. With insurance, no money is collected at the time of the vaccination; services are billed directly to insurance. Any remaining balance is billed to the client after insurance has paid for its portion of the service. The Health Department accepts the following insurances:

  • Wellmark (Blue Cross, Blue Shield)
  • Midland's Choice
  • Hawk-I (Blue Cross, Blue Shield)
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • First Administrators
  • North Iowa Community Health Care
  • Medicare Part B
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Happy November!

 

A big thank you to so many of you who have attended our school and public flu clinics or who have visited our Immunization Clinic. So far, we have given over 2,500 flu shots/mist! We always enjoy seeing you throughout the years. If you haven't received your vaccine, there is still time! Our Immunization Clinic is open Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM - Noon and 12:30 - 4:00 PM. We are open until 6:30 Monday, November 4 and will also be hosting a Saturday morning flu clinic Saturday, November 16 from 9:00 AM - Noon.

 

Don't forget we accept private insurance and credit or debit cards.

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For more information about our services, visit our website at www.cghealth.com.

 

Stay healthy,  

 

Nola Aigner

Public Information Officer

Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health 

 

 

Types of Flu Vaccine 

The Health Department offers the following types of flu vaccine:

  • Traditional flu shot (ages 6 months and older) $23
  • High-dose flu shot (ages 65 and older) $41
  • Intradermal flu shots (ages 18 - 64) $25
  • FluMist (ages 2 - 49) $25
  • Pneumonia Shot (ages 2 and older) $98 

 

 Prevent the spread of FLU during the holidays! 

 

There have already been identified cases of flu in our county.  The holidays are vastly approaching, which means gatherings and parties with family and friends. During this festive time, it is important to practice flu prevention tips. Follow the tips provided below to ensure an enjoyable holiday season:
  • If someone around you is sick with the flu, try to avoid contact with them.
  • If you or your child has flu symptoms, we recommend you stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone and avoid contact with others as much as possible to prevent the spreading germs.
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Make sure to always throw the tissue away after use.
  • Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Alcohol based hand rub is an option if soap and water aren't available.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.

 

For more prevention tips, visit our website at www.cghealth.com 

 

 Public Flu and School Clinics

 

 

We have one more school based flu clinic. It will be held at Roosevelt Elementary School during parent/teacher conferences Thursday, November 7 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.  If you can't make that time, visit our Immunization Clinic Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM - Noon and 12:30 - 4:00 PM! 

 

 

 

 

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