It’s Not Too Late for an Influenza or COVID Vaccination
It’s not too late to receive an influenza or COVID vaccination, and vaccinations remain available by appointment at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic. To make an appointment call 402-729-3361, option 1, and ask for a vaccination appointment for either or both vaccines. Influenza and COVID vaccines can be given on the same day.
When coming for your vaccination appointments this year, please:
- Wear clothing which allows easy access to your arm
- Bring your health insurance card and photo ID. Most health insurances cover the influenza and COVID vaccines. There will be a fee payable that day if it will be private pay.
The CDC recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone 6 months of age or older every year. Once the vaccine is administered, it takes about 2 weeks for peak immunity to develop. The flu season typically starts in about November, but can last until March or April.
The CDC recommends 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.
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 about influenza or COVID vaccinations, please call 402-729-3361, and select option 2 for patient services.
