District Health Department #2
Serving Ogemaw, Iosco, Alcona and Oscoda CountiesWest Branch office (989) 345-5020 · Tawas office (989) 362-6183 · Harrisville office (989) 724-6757 · Mio office (989) 826-3970 · Toll-free 1(800)504-2650
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
Seasonal Flu shots are now available for anyone over 6 months of age. If your insurance does not cover the cost, there is a $30 fee per vaccination. Appointments are required and may be made by calling:
(989) 343-1826 for West Branch
(989) 826-3970 ext 1700 for Mio
(989) 724-6757 ext 1600 for Harrisville
(989) 362-6183 ext 1501 for Tawas City
H1N1 Flu Vaccinations
VACCINE IS FREE & AVAILABLE TO ANYONE OVER 6 MONTHS OLD
For an appointment, please call the health department office near you:
West Branch (989) 343-1826
Tawas (989) 362-6183 ext.1501
Harrisville (989) 724-6757 ext.1600
Mio (989) 826-3970 ext.1700
Click here for office location information
As a reminder, children age 9 and younger need a second vaccination 4 weeks after the first.
THERE WILL BE TWO TYPES OF H1N1 VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE:
1. Nasal Spray (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine or LAIV)
- A weakened form of the H1N1 virus that cannot reproduce at normal body temperatures. It is a good option for healthy people age 2 through 49 who are not pregnant.
2. Injectable Flu Shot
- An inactivated form of the H1N1 virus that is injected into the muscle of the upper arm or upper leg. It may be given to anyone 6 months or older.
PLEASE BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT:
Please bring your insurance card with you. THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS VACCINATION but an administration fee will be billed to those with insurance. There is no charge or co-pay of any kind regardless of insurance status.
For questions please call Health Education at (989) 343-1827 or (989) 343-1852.
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