We all need immunizations (also called vaccines or shots) to help protect us from serious diseases. To help keep our community safe, Columbia County Health System is proudly participating in National Immunization Awareness Month.

Shots can prevent serious diseases like measles, diphtheria, and rubella. It’s important to know which shots you need and when to get them.

We will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic on 9/17 and 9/19, 9:00am – 5:00pm at Columbia Family Clinic and 9:00am – 5:00pm on 9/18 at the Waitsburg Clinic. We will be charging $27.00 cash, check, or credit on date of service; children can receive a flu shot, free of charge, anytime. If you are Medicare, there is no upfront cost, we’ll just need you to sign the roster. We will not be billing insurance during the clinic, but patients with insurance can schedule anytime.

Everyone age 6 months and older needs a seasonal flu shot every year. Other shots work best when they are given at certain ages.

If you have a child age 6 or younger, Find out which shots your child needs.

All adults need a booster shot every 10 years to help protect against tetanus and diphtheria. Find out which shots you or your teenager needs, and talk to your doctor or nurse to make sure that everyone in the family is current with their vaccinations. For more information, call or visit Columbia Family Clinic or Waitsburg Clinic.