Frederick County Health Dept. To Hold Flu Vaccination Clinic For Uninsured Children

There is no charge for the shots, but families that want to attend need to call ahead and make an appointment.Frederick, Md (KM) A flu vaccination clinic is scheduled for next week by the Frederick County Health DepartmentIt’s for children from the ages of six months up to 18 years whose families are uninsured; or who have health insurance that does not cover vaccinations; or are unable to get the shots from their regular health care provider.The clinic will be held on Monday, October 6th from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Health Department at 350 Montevue Lane. The vaccines are free of charge. .Anyone who plans to come needs to call ahead to make an appointment, The number to call 301-600-1733.The Frederick County Health Department says all residents should get a flu shot. It says the vaccine is widely available in the community so the Health Department is prioritizing children who are uninsured.For parents or guardians who bring their children to the flu vaccination clinic, children from six months to 17 years of age need to be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. If a parent or guardian will not accompany their children to the clinic, they need to send a note with the adult accompanying their children giving them authorization to have the children vaccinated.. And all children are required to remain at the clinic following vaccination for observation.The Health Department says those most susceptible to  flu are children younger that five years of age; adults 65 and older;  pregnant women;  people with health issues such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease;  and people who take medications that weaken their immune system such as chemotherapy.By Kevin McManus