First seasonal flu/COVID booster clinic taking place today

September 20, 2022 — Sweetwater County Public Health is holding its first of three Seasonal Flu and COVID-19 Bivalent booster clinics today at the Sweetwater County Events Complex. The clinic will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., with both vaccines being offered. Those attending can choose to receive flu and/or the COVID-19 booster subject to your eligibility.  

Location:

Sweetwater County Events Complex – Main Hall

3320 Yellowstone Rd

Rock Springs, WY 82901

Date and Time:

• September 20, 2022, 3 – 6 pm
• September 27, 2022, 3 – 6 pm
• October 4, 2022, 3 – 6 pm

Both Standard and High-Dose flu formulations will be offered.

Only the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster dose is offered, not the primary series monovalent vaccine.

 

Cost:

Flu: Insurance typically covers the cost of flu vaccines. The following insurance is accepted for flu vaccines:

• Medicare/Medicaid, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UMR/United Healthcare

Standard Flu: $39  High-Dose Flu: $82               

(If you are a child or adult without health insurance, a limited amount of free flu vaccine will be available in our office. Please call to schedule.)

COVID-19: Vaccine is free to all. If insured, an administrative fee may be billed. There is no out-of-pocket costs to you. All insurance is accepted.

Eligibility:

COVID-19 Bivalent single booster dose:

• Individuals 12 years of age and older (Pfizer) / Individuals 18 years of age and older (Moderna).
• If it has been at least two months since the completed primary vaccination series or monovalent booster.
• If you’ve recently had COVID-19, you may consider delaying the booster by 3 months from when your symptoms started, or you received a positive test. 

Seasonal Flu:

• Ages 6 months and older may receive the flu vaccine.

For questions, call Sweetwater County Public Health at (307) 922-5390.