Versailles, In. — The Ripley County Health Department will be holding walk-in Immunization clinics from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates:
January 9, 2019
January 16, 2019
January 25, 2019
January 28, 2019
As long as flu viruses are circulating, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Getting a flu vaccine can reduce illnesses, doctor visits and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get a flu vaccine each year. Dr. Box said that because infants under 6 months can’t be vaccinated, it’s important that anyone in a household where a young baby lives or visits get a flu shot to protect the child. Antibodies that provide protection develop in the body about two weeks after vaccination.
Healthcare workers also are urged to get a flu vaccine to reduce their risk of transmitting illness to their patients.
Influenza is a viral infection of the respiratory tract. It is spread by respiratory droplets released when infected people cough or sneeze nearby or when people touch surfaces or objects contaminated with those infectious respiratory droplets. People can also become infected by touching surfaces or objects contaminated with influenza viruses and then touching their eyes, mouth or nose.
Although anyone can get the flu, some people are at higher risk of flu-related complications, such as pneumonia, hospitalization and death. High-risk individuals include pregnant women, young children (especially those too young to get vaccinated), people with chronic illnesses, people who are immunocompromised and the elderly. It is especially important for these individuals to be vaccinated each year.
The Health Department currently accepts the following insurance companies:
Group & Pension Administrators (GPA)
Indiana Medicaid
MD Wise Hoosier Healthwise
MD Wise Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
MD Wise Hoosier Care Connect
MD Wise Exchange Marketplace
MDWise Alliance Health Plan /Total Health/IU Medical Group
Anthem Hoosier Healthwise
Hoosier Alliance Health Plan (MD WISE)
Advantage by Managed Health Service
Southeastern Indiana Health Organization (SIHO)
Advantage Health Solutions
Unified Group Services
Medicare A& B
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Indiana
Sagamore Health Network
Cigna
Tricare North Region
Local 135 Health Benefit Fund
Community Insurance Company
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Anthem Insurance Companies
Anthem Health Plans of Kentucky
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
If you are uninsured or underinsured vaccinations can be provided at no cost to you. For more information please call 812-689-0506.
