COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has announced they have COVID-19, Flu, RSV, Pneumonia, and Pertussis vaccines available at all of their offices.
The agency this year is able to accept many Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part B, and Part D plans.
Residents are being encouraged to protect themselves from this season’s respiratory illnesses by calling to make an appointment to get their vaccines.
Medical Director Doctor Karen Luparello says, “While no vaccine is 100% effective at preventing illness, vaccines decrease the potential for serious illness, hospitalization, and death. The current Flu and COVID-19 vaccines have been designed to provide protection from the currently circulating variants. Now is a great time to schedule vaccinations at our office, your primary care provider’s office, or local pharmacy. We continue to encourage residents to talk to their provider or one of our agency’s public health nurses if they have any questions about which vaccinations are right for them.”
RSV vaccine is recommended for infants from birth to 6 months of age. Pertussis and Pneumonia vaccines are recommended for infants starting at 2 months of age. Flu and COVID vaccines are recommended for individuals aged 6 months and older. High dose influenza vaccine is recommended for those 65 years and older.
You should discuss with your provider which vaccines are right for you and your family, and which vaccines can be given at the same appointment.
Currently, the agency can offer Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines. Vaccine supply is limited. Appointments can be made at all three offices.
Branch County: 517-279-9561 ext. 198
Hillsdale County: 517-437-7395 ext. 398
St. Joseph County: 269-273-2161 ext. 298
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