Flu Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
When will shots be available?
Where can I get shots?
How much will the shots cost?
Who can get the shots?
Why are there two different shots?
Can the seasonal vaccine and the novel H1N1 vaccine be given at the same time?
When will shots be available?
Seasonal flu shots are now available through the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. Click here for Health Department clinic information.
H1N1 flu shots will begin later this year, in late October or November. The first vaccine available will be in the form of nasal mist (can only be given to healthy people between the ages of 2 and 49).
Vaccine in the form of a shot will be available in November. The health department will be providing free H1N1 shots, with details on the locations to be available later this fall.
Both of these types of vaccines will be given to target groups first. Please continue reading to find out who can get the shots.
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Where can I get shots?
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will have seasonal flu shots at its clinic locations.
The health department will be providing free H1N1 shots, with details on the locations to be available later this fall.
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How much will the shots cost?
The seasonal flu shots will be $25, and the H1N1 shots are free.
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Who can get the shots?
The seasonal flu shot is recommended to all people ages 6 months and older.
The H1N1 vaccine is being targeted for the following groups:
- Pregnant women
- People between the ages of 6 months through 24 years
- People who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
- People ages 25-64 with chronic health disorders or compromised immune systems
- Health care and emergency services personnel.
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Why are there two different shots?
The seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 flu vaccine cover different strains of the virus. The H1N1 vaccine is not intended to replace the seasonal flu vaccine. It is intended to be used in addition to the seasonal flu vaccine to protect people.
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Can the seasonal vaccine and the novel H1N1 vaccine be given at the same time?
It is anticipated that seasonal flu and novel H1N1 vaccines may be administered on the same day. However, we expect the seasonal vaccine to be available earlier than the H1N1 vaccine. The usual seasonal influenza viruses are still expected to cause illness this fall and winter. Individuals are encouraged to get their seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible.
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