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Flu Shot Clinics in Whatcom County

by Neighborhood-Kids.com9/27/2008 9:46:29 AM

Many clinics provide vaccines for children six months and older, as well as pregnant women.

You’ve got enough to worry about without your or your kids catching the flu this winter. As a preventative measure, arrange to get a flu shot either in October or November. You can check with your family doctor or local pharmacy to see if a flu vaccine is available there, or refer to the Whatcom County Health Department for a list of community clinics, complete with cost, hours and special requirements for each location.

Here are just a few of the possibilities available across Whatcom County:

Fairhaven Pharmacy
1115 Harris Avenue
(360) 734-3340
Cost: $30
Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM to 6 PM; most Saturdays, 9:30 AM to 4 PM (please call ahead)
Special Notes: Does not bill Medicare Part B. Available for cooperative children that are used to receiving vaccines and shots.

Hoagland Pharmacy
2330 Yew Street
(360) 734-5413
Cost: $25
Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM (no appointment necessary)
Special Notes: Available for ages six months and up and pregnant women.

Safeway Store – Lynden
8071 Guide Meridian
(360) 318-0698
Cost: $28
Clinic Hours: Clinic Hours: October 1 & 8, 10 AM to 7 PM; October 22, 10 AM to 4 PM; November 1, 10 AM to 1 PM. Please make an appointment on non-clinic days. Please make an appointment on non-clinic days.
Special Notes: Available for ages 12 and up and pregnant women (please call to verify availability).

Whatcom County Health Department Immunization Clinic
1500 N. State Street
(360) 676-4593
Cost: $25 for adults, $15 for kids plus a $12 visit fee
Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (please call to make an appointment)
Special Notes: Available for children ages 6 months through 18 years and pregnant women.

Get a full list of Whatcom County Community Flu Clinics for 2008-2009.