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Fairfield Health Dept. Flu Clinic Today

Sarah Levy, Neighbor

Seasonal Flu Vaccine is available for everyone ages 6 months and older. Preganant women must bring a note from their physician to receive the vaccine. Pneumonia vaccine is also available for those 65 and older as well as for younger people with certain long-term health conditions.It is usally given only once. Please call 203-256-3150 if you have questions.Insurance accepted includes Medicare Part B, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Commercial Plans and Medicare Advantage and Connecticare Commercial Plans, and Medicare Advantage Plans. Without these specific insurance plans, the cost for the flu vaccine is $25 and the pneumonia vaccine is $45. The Health Dept. web-site has the consent forms for both vaccines. http://www.fairfieldct.org/health.htm   

 

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