It's here!

Not influenza, but the vaccine.

Coos County Public Health received a small shipment of flu vaccine this week and is offering immunizations to high-risk people. Shots will be available by appointment only. The fee is $20 or the department can bill insurance plans if people bring their enrollment cards to the appointment.

High priority groups include:

€ children 6 to 23 months of age;

€ adults age 65 and older;

€ people ages 2-64 with chronic medical conditions;

€ women who will be pregnant during the flu season;

€ children ages 6 months to 18 years on chronic aspirin therapy;

€ health care workers doing direct patient care; and

€ out-of-home caregivers and household contacts with children younger than 6 months.

To schedule an appointment, those interested can call 756-2020, ext. 510.