Flu Shot Clinics in Ankeny

Fall is here and the flu will be upon us soon.

Flu season peaks in January and February, but flu activity can begin as soon as October, according to the Center for Disease Control.

Polk County Health Department will hold almost 50 community flu vaccination clinics through November.

Find more about the different kind of flu vaccinations available below and a list of clinics in Ankeny.

·         The trivalent shot: Protects against three flu strains and available to anyone 6 months and older.

·         Quadrivalent shot: New shot that protects against four strains of the flu and should be especially helpful for protecting children (note: this vaccination is NOT available at the Polk County Health Department clinics).

·         The nasal spray, or FluMist, is a painless option that is popular with children and includes protection against four strains of flu. It should not be used by pregnant women or those with chronic health conditions because it contains live, weakened flu viruses.

·         A high-dose vaccine, FluZone, that protects against three strains is used mainly for older adults to give them a quick boost in immune response and protection since this population is at higher risk for complications from the flu.

·         The intradermal vaccine is a smaller needle that injects the vaccine into the skin rather than the muscle and is a good option to protect against three strains of the flu for those who are afraid of needles.

·         FluBlok is a new vaccine made available this year and is made without eggs and is a good alternative for adults 18-49 with egg allergies (note: this vaccination is NOT available at the Polk County Health Department clinics).

--- Source Polk County Health Department

Ankeny Flu Shot Clinics

10/07/13

11:00am-12:30pm

Ankeny Senior Center

406 S.W. School Street

Ankeny

10/10/13

3:00pm-7:00pm

Ashland Ridge

2600 N.W. Ash Drive

Ankeny

10/23/13

11:00am- 1:00pm

DMACC

2006 S. Ankeny Boulevard, Bldg #24

Ankeny

11/05/13

3:00pm-7:00pm

Ankeny High School

1155 S.W. Cherry

Ankeny

The Polk County Health Department accepts most major insurance carriers. Flu shots are $20 for people without health insurance. No one will be turned away because of inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome at Polk County Health Department, 1907 Carpenter Ave, 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday- Friday and Tuesdays until 7 pm through the end of flu season.

Find a Polk County consent form here:

http://cms.polkcountyiowa.gov/health/pages/FluClinics.aspx