Influenza and COVID Vaccinations Available at JCH&L

Influenza and COVID vaccinations will be available at special clinics Oct. 3 and 4 at Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury Clinic.

The CDC recommends influenza vaccinations for everyone 6 months and older. October is the optimal time to receive your vaccination.

The CDC recommends a dose of the updated 2024-2025 COVID vaccine. JCH&L will have the Moderna Spikevax vaccine available at vaccine clinics for those 12 years of age and older.

The flu and COVID vaccinations can be given on the same day.

Special influenza vaccination clinics will be offered at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic on Thursday, Oct. 3, and Friday, Oct. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 402-587-5188. Please be prepared to leave your name, a phone number where you can be reached, and which day you would like to have an influenza and/or COVID vaccine appointment.

When you arrive for your appointment, please use JCH&L’s main entrance, accessible from H Street.  Vaccines will be given in the Clinic Conference room.

Influenza and COVID vaccines will also be available at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic at regular clinic appointments or at a vaccine appointment. Call 402-729-3361, option 1, for an appointment.

When you come to your appointment, please wear clothing which allows easy access to your arm. Bring your health insurance card and a photo ID. Most major insurances and Medicare cover the influenza and COVID vaccines. There will be a fee if you are a private pay patient.

Children 18 and under covered by Medicaid can’t get their influenza or COVID vaccines at these clinics. Please contact Blue Valley Community Action’s vaccination program at 402-826-2141, extension 3, for information on flu and/or COVID vaccinations at BVCA shot clinics.

If you have questions or need more information, please call JCH&L’s vaccination line at 402-587-5188.