Flu Shot Clinics in Ames

Fall is here and the flu will be upon us soon.

Flu season peaks in January and February, but flu activity can begin as soon as October, according to the Center for Disease Control. HOMEWARD Public Health is offering seasonal flu clinics through October.

Find more about the different kind of flu vaccinations available below and a list of clinics in Ames.

·         The trivalent shot: Protects against three flu strains and available to anyone 6 months and older.

·         Quadrivalent shot: New shot that protects against four strains of the flu and should be especially helpful for protecting children.

·         The nasal spray, or FluMist, is a painless option that is popular with children and includes protection against four strains of flu. It should not be used by pregnant women or those with chronic health conditions because it contains live, weakened flu viruses.

·         A high-dose vaccine, FluZone, that protects against three strains is used mainly for older adults to give them a quick boost in immune response and protection since this population is at higher risk for complications from the flu.

·         The intradermal vaccine is a smaller needle that injects the vaccine into the skin rather than the muscle and is a good option to protect against three strains of the flu for those who are afraid of needles.

·         FluBlok is a new vaccine made available this year and is made without eggs and is a good alternative for adults 18-49 with egg allergies.

--- Source Polk County Health Department

Ames Flu Shot Clinics

HOMEWARD Office
1114 Duff Ave.
Mondays & Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Stonehaven Apartments
421 Stonehaven Drive
Wednesday, October 9th, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Heartland Senior Center
205 South Walnut Street
Monday, October 21st, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Keystone
3115 Roy Key Ave.
Thursday, October 24th, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Collins

Collins Senior Center

Wednesday, October 2nd, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Story County Flu Shot Clinics

Colo Community Center
309 Main Street
Tuesday, October 15th, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Huxley

Ballard Creek Assisted Living
908 North Highway 69
Tuesday, October 8th, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Nevada

Meadows Apartments
402 5th Street
Tuesday, October 15th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

HOMEWARD charges $30 for the influenza vaccine injection, $40 for the FluMist® intranasal influenza vaccine (ages 2-50), $45 for a high-dose vaccine (seniors 65 years of age and older) and $75 for the pneumonia vaccine.

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