Drive-thru flu vaccine protects against four strains

Candice Simmons, News-Topic, Lenoir, N.C.
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Oct. 12—LENOIR — The Caldwell County Health Department will host its annual Flu Drive-Thru Friday, Oct. 29, from 3-6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Health and Human Services building, located at 2345 Morganton Boulevard in Lenoir.

"The flu vaccine being administered this year is the quadrivalent vaccine and is designed to protect against four different flu viruses: two influenza A (H1N1) viruses and two influenza B viruses," according to Paige Counts, Caldwell County public information officer.

Counts added that the flu vaccine can be given at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine.

"North Carolina reported 391 flu related deaths in 2018, 203 in 2019, 186 in 2020, and only seven in 2021," she said. "Wearing a mask and social distancing drastically reduced influenza last year."

Caldwell County Health Department accepts most insurances including a Medicare part B card, current Medicaid card, or any other private insurance card, according to a press release about the event.

Please provide a front and back copy of your insurance card, at time of service. Uninsured patients can receive a flu shot for $40, or $74 for the high dose. Payments must be made in cash. To save time when you arrive to get your vaccine, flu consent forms can be found online at www.caldwellcountync.org/health-department/2021-flu-shot-consent-form or picked up at both the Caldwell County Health Department.

Reporter Candice Simmons can be reached at (828)610-8721

Reporter Candice Simmons can be reached at (828)610-8721