Do you need more than one vaccine this year?

The 2009 novel H1N1 virus (also known as swine or pandemic influenza) spreading throughout the world is NOT included in the 2009-10 seasonal flu vaccine.  There is a separate vaccine for the H1N1 virus.  Many people will need to get a seasonal flu vaccine AND the H1N1 vaccine. Children under 10 years will need 2 doses of H1N1 vaccine (1 month apart).

Who can get vaccinated?

Seasonal flu shots are available for anyone aged 6 months and older. 

H1N1 vaccine is currently being prioritized for high risk groups. These groups include:

• pregnant women

• people who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months

• health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient care

• Children and adolescents 6 months through 24 years of age

• Adults 25 to 64 years of age who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. Conditions include: neurological disorders, chronic lung conditions (like asthma), immune disorders, cardiovascular disorders (not including high blood pressure), diabetes, lung and liver disorders, chronic aspirin therapy, and kidney disorders.

More information on the H1N1 vaccine is available on the CDC website.

H1N1 Vaccine Cost

The H1N1 vaccine is free at public clinics. Public Health will not be charging an administration fee.

Public Health H1N1 Vaccination Clinics for Priority Groups

Vaccine is free.  Flu shots and Flumist will be available.  The following priority groups will be served:

• pregnant women

• people who live with or provide care for infants younger than six months

• health care and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient care

• Children and adolescents 6 months through 24 years of age

• Adults 25 to 64 years of age who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications. Conditions include: neurological disorders, chronic lung conditions (like asthma), immune disorders, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, lung and liver disorders, chronic aspirin therapy, and kidney disorders.

Where else is H1N1 vaccine available?

Some health care providers in Washtenaw County are receiving limited amounts of H1N1 vaccine. Please check with your provider to see if they have vaccine available.

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Cost (Cash only):

• Flu Shot = $20
• Preservative-free flu shot (ages 6 - 35 months) = $20

Medicaid is accepted (Straight Medicaid, Midwest, and BlueCaid) - you must bring your card. Medicare part B is accepted, but participants must bring their Medicare card and driver's license (or other ID).  We are unable to bill private insurance but we will provide you with a receipt.

Seasonal Flu Appointments:

There are no appointments currently available. Please check this webpage in mid-November for updates.

Other Community Flu Clinics

Michigan Visiting Nurses

Kroger Pharmacy

Flu Clinic Locator from the American Lung Association

Back to Influenza Resources page

Page updated 11/17/09