Flu Information and Flu Shots
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Seasonal Flu Information > Seasonal Flu Shots
[page updated
09/29/2014]
Flu Shots for Adults and Children at DOH-Sarasota
DOH-Sarasota offers flu vaccines to adults and children on a walk-in basis at the following
locations while supplies last. Appointments are encouraged but not
required.
Certain age and health condition restrictions may apply.
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Costs:
Cash and check are accepted. If you have Medicare B, bring a copy of
your card with you. We also accept many private insurance
plans - your flu immunization may be covered.
- Children aged 6 months to 18 years: no cost.
- Adults: $28.58 - $49.34, depending on the specific vaccine
administered.
- High-Dose Flu Vaccine: $49.34
(Recommended only for ages 65+;
ask your doctor.)
- Pneumonia Vaccine: DOH-Sarasota
offers two immunizations against pneumonia.
Both of these pneumococcal vaccines are
recommended for those aged 65+ and others with high risk factors.
Appropriate spacing between the vaccines is required (ask your
doctor).
- Prevnar (PCV13): $155.80
- Pneumovax (PPSV23): $86.99
DOH-Sarasota locations offering flu shots:
Flu Shots for Children
For a child to be vaccinated, a parent or guardian must be present
and must bring prior immunization records. Parents are reminded that children younger than nine years of age who
have not previously been vaccinated against the flu may need two doses
of the flu vaccine given a month apart for full protection.
Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program
Parents who lack health insurance can bring their children from six
months through age 18 to DOH-Sarasota for free flu vaccinations through the
federally funded Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. VFC-eligible
children may receive flu shots as well as immunizations required for day
care and school entry.
Other Options for Flu Shots
In addition to DOH-Sarasota, there are many other options for getting
a flu shot in our community:
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