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Beat the flues by getting your vaccine

Public Health is holding walk-up flu and COVID clinics in Glenwood Springs and Rifle through November 14

PRESS RELEASE
October 4, 2024

Respiratory viruses, including flu, COVID-19, and Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), circulate in Colorado and across the United States, often peaking during the fall and winter. Protect your loved ones, the community, and our health-care system by making sure you, your child, and your loved ones are up to date on all recommended immunizations. Everyone 6 months and older should get a seasonal flu vaccine and an updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine.

Flu and COVID vaccine clinics
Garfield County Public Health is holding walk-up flu and COVID clinics in Glenwood Springs on Wednesdays through November 13 and in Rifle on Thursdays through November 14. Walk-in from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12 – 1 p.m.). Flu mist, high-dose, and egg-free flu vaccines available.

Cost and insurance coverage
Most health insurers, including Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and private insurance, cover the full cost of flu, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations, so you might not have to pay anything at providers and pharmacies that accept your health plan. Even without health insurance, you can still get flu, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations at low cost at multiple locations statewide.

RSV
Garfield County Public Health does not routinely carry RSV vaccine. It is available at most local pharmacies and doctor’s offices. Medicare Part D only covers RSV vaccine at pharmacies.

RSV immunizations are recommended for:

  • All adults 75 and older and adults aged 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV. RSV vaccine is not an annual vaccine. Adults who have already received a RSV vaccine do not need another dose at this time. Call Garfield County Public Health if you need assistance finding a provider or the vaccine that is right for you.
  • Those who are pregnant. Pregnant people are eligible for an RSV vaccine during weeks 32 through 36 of pregnancy from September 1 through January 31. CDC recommends that those who are pregnant receive a single lifetime dose.
  • Infants younger than 8 months who were born shortly before or are entering their
    first RSV season (typically October through March).
  • Some older infants and children who are at increased risk of severe illness caused by RSV.

The sooner you get vaccinated, the sooner you will be protected.

Garfield County Public Health information is provided online on the public health website.