COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Branch Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJ CHA) has announced a series of upcoming respiratory vaccine clinics to be held in Coldwater, Hillsdale, and Three Rivers this month.
The clinics will offer COVID-19, Flu, RSV, Pneumonia, and Pertussis vaccines, with appointments available October 23 in Coldwater and Hillsdale from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and October 24 in Three Rivers during the same hours.
Residents are encouraged to call their local BHSJ CHA office to schedule an appointment and should bring their ID and insurance cards
Dr. Karen Luparello, Medical Director, emphasized the importance of vaccination, noting, “While no vaccine is 100% effective… they decrease the potential for serious illness, hospitalization, and death.” The latest Flu and COVID-19 vaccines have been updated to protect against currently circulating variants.
The BHSJ CHA also says that financial assistance is available for those with no insurance or whose insurance does not cover the cost of certain immunizations.
Programs such as the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and the Adult Vaccine Program (MI-AVP) may provide free vaccinations for qualifying individuals.
In addition to vaccination, the agency recommends proactive measures to prevent the spread of germs, such as avoiding close contact with sick individuals, frequent hand washing, and staying home when feeling unwell.
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