Common Questions

Who should receive a flu vaccine?

ALL persons 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated. Persons especially at risk include the elderly, those with chronic illness, infants, and pregnant women. Health care workers, caregivers of high-risk individuals, and persons with contact with infants younger than 6 months are also strongly encouraged to be vaccinated.

From which strains of flu virus does this year’s vaccine provide protection?

The 2011-2012 influenza vaccine protects against three strains. They are A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus, A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus, B/Brisbane 60/2008-like antigens.

Do some people need two doses of vaccine?

Yes. Children under 9 years of age receiving the vaccine for the first time need two doses of vaccine one month apart. Check this chart to determine if your child needs two doses.

What influenza vaccines are available at PHDMC clinics?

PHDMC offers both injectable and intranasal vaccine. Preservative free flu vaccine is also available.

What is the cost of the vaccine?

PHDMC bills all commercial insurances as well as Medicare and Medicaid. There is no out-of-pocket expense for persons with insurance. For self-pay patients the fee for adult vaccine is $20.00, for persons 6 months-18 years the fee is $12.00. Free vaccine is available for persons without insurance that cannot afford to pay.

Whom can we call if we want someone to come to our worksite to provide flu vaccine?

Maxim Healthcare 937-294-2200 or Premier Community Health 937-227-9400.