Anyone who wants to reduce the chance of getting the flu can get a flu shot. However, a flu shot is specifically recommended each year for the following high-risk groups.

• All adults 50 years of age or older.
• Anyone with chronic (ongoing) or long-term health problems.
• Women who are pregnant during flu season (typically November through March).
• Children under 5 years old.
• Anyone who lives with or takes care of people like these should get vaccinated too. When you protect yourself, you protect your family and friends.

Where you should go to get your flu shot depends on your health insurance situation.

• If you have health insurance that covers the cost of vaccines, you should call your doctor's office to schedule an appointment for a flu shot.

• If you have Medicare, you should either schedule an appointment with your doctor or use Hackley Visiting Nurse Services, Inc. (VNS). Call 726-5025 or toll free (800) 499-5025 for dates, times, and locations of flu shot clinics. Or, visit their website.

• If you have Medicaid, you should either schedule an appointment with your doctor or use the Muskegon County Health Department. Hours of service are Monday through Friday from Noon until 4:30 pm. You must present your Medicaid card.

• If you have health insurance that does not cover the cost of vaccines, or if you do not have any health insurance, you should either schedule an appointment with your doctor or use the Muskegon County Health Department.

   

  • Hours of service are Monday through Friday from Noon until 4:30 pm.
  • Cost is $27 per flu shot, due at the time of service, payable by cash or check.
  • The Health Department is unable to bill health insurance companies or Medicare.

For more information, please call (231) 724-1220.