The Shelby County Health Department has received its seasonal supply of flu vaccine and will be hosting walk-in clinics this week.

The clinic is open to all children ages 2 months to 18 years. Vaccines offered are Polio, Hepatitis B, Menveo (Meningitis vaccine), a vaccine for chickenpox, pneumonia, and many others.

Some booster shots are required after 4 years of age or prior to kindergarten entry.

Walk-in influenza and Pneumonia vaccination clinics for all adults age 19 and older began on Monday and will continue through Friday from 8AM to 11:30AM; then an afternoon clinic from 1PM until 3:30PM at the health department.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends influenza vaccination for all adults yearly to be protected from infection.

Guidelines from the CDC recommend a pneumonia vaccination for all individuals 65 years of age and older. A booster shot is required if you were vaccinated for pneumonia before the age of 65.

For additional information on Health Care provider’s acceptance by the Shelby County Health Department or the walk-in clinic; call 774-9555, Monday-Friday from 8AM-4PM