Stay protected: Get your flu and COVID vaccines in November

As the weather turns colder and we transition into the holiday season, the Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) wants to remind the public it is not too late to get the flu and/or COVID vaccine. November is a great time to make sure your loved ones and your community are safeguarded against these illnesses, county health officials said in a press release.

The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) is dedicated to ensuring that everyone in our community has access to flu and COVID-19 vaccines and offers:

• Bridge Access Program: Provides COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance and adults whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs.

• Vaccines for Adults (VFA): Helps with flu vaccines for uninsured or underinsured adults 19 and older.

• Transportation Assistance: Provides rides to and from community clinics for people who do not have their own transportation or have trouble getting there.

• Drive-up Vaccines: For those individuals who may have limited mobility and would prefer a vaccine from their vehicle.

• Home Visits: For those individuals that have an acute or chronic illness, limited mobility, injury, developmental disability, or mental health condition that makes it difficult to leave the home.

For more information visit oneidacountypublichealth.org, follow the department on Facebook, or call Oneida County Health Department at 715-369-6111.