Lapeer County Health Department

Who should get flu vaccine?

Flu vaccine is Flu vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 6 months and over.

What flu strains will the 2011-12 vaccine protect against?

The World Health Organization recommended that the Northern Hemisphere's 2011–2012 seasonal influenza vaccine contain the following three vaccine viruses:

• an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)-like virus;

• an A/Perth/16/2009 (H3N2)-like virus; and

• a B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.

These are the same viruses that were selected for the Northern Hemisphere for the 2010-2011 influenza vaccine.

Since the influenza vaccine composition is the same for the upcoming season as it was last season, do I need to get vaccinated again?

Yes. People should get vaccinated every year because even if the viruses in the vaccine are the same as the year before, immunity to influenza viruses declines over time and may be too low to provide protection after a year.

3 reasons to roll up your sleeve

How many times have you said to yourself, dont need a flu shot? You may not think so; however, the facts say something different.

Following are 3 reasons why all of us—including those who think they are healthy enough and don’t need one—should be vaccinated:

1. ) Influenza doesnt just make you miserable. Its a serious disease

that can lead to complications such as pneumonia and worsening

of chronic conditions such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or

diabetes.* In fact, each year in the United States, influenza and its

complications result in an average of :

• More than 200,000 hospitalizations

•36,000 deaths

2. ) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),

getting vaccinated is the single best way to help prevent influenza.*

When there’s a close match between the virus strains in the vaccine

and those in circulation, the influenza vaccination prevents infection in

about 70% to 90% of healthy persons younger than 65 years.3*

3. ) Getting vaccinated helps protect you and it can also help protect those

around you.

Lapeer County - Flu Shot Locations

Area Physicians:	Check with your doctor
Area Employers:	Some area employers offer flu shots for their employees
Lapeer County Health Department 1800 Imlay City Road, Lapeer, MI	Flu Shots by Appointment ( for All Ages ) Insurances Accepted: Medicard, Medicaid, MIChild, Unisured children	(810) 667-0448
Lapeer Regional Medical Center 1374 N. Main Street, Lapeer, MI	Provides flu vaccine for hospitalized patients	N/A

LOCATIONS	HOURS OF OPERATION	AVAILABILITY	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Krogers (Imlay City) 1821 S. Cedar Street, Imlay City	Monday-Sunday 9 am-9 pm	Adults Children age 14+	(810) 721-3262
Krogers (Imlay City) 1821 S. Cedar Street, Imlay City	Monday-Sunday 8 am-9 pm	Adults Children age 13+	(810) 721-3262
Krogers (Lapeer) 540 S. Main Street, Lapeer, MI	Monday-Saturday 8 am-9 pm	Adults Children age 13+	(810) 664-0391
Meijer 1555 Demille St., Lapeer, MI	Monday-Sunday 9 am-9 pm	Adults Children age 9+	(810) 667-8110
Rite Aid (Almont) 860 N. VanDyke Road, Almont, MI	Monday-Sunday 9 am - 9 pm	Adults Children age 9+	(810) 798-8501
Rite Aid (Imlay City) 557 N. Imlay City Road, Imlay City, MI	Monday-Sunday 9 am - 9 pm	Adults Children age 9+	(810) 724-0576
Rite Aid (Lapeer M-24 & M-21) 1022 W. Genesee St, Lapeer, M	Monday-Sunday 9 am - 9 pm	Adults Children age 9+	(810) 664-4578
Rite Aid (Lapeer McLaren Clinic) 1254 N. Main Street, Lapeer, MI	Monday-Friday 9 am - 6 pm	Adults Children age 9+	(810) 664-1932
Rite Aid (Metamora) 3939 S. Lapeer Rd, Metamora, MI	Monday-Sunday 9 am - 9 pm	Adults Children age 9+	(810) 678-2331
Rogers Pharmacy 316 W. Nepessing Street, Lapeer, MI	Call for Appointment/Walk In	Adults Children age 9+	(810) 664-0600
Sav On Drug Pharmacy 2040 S. Cedar Street, Imlay City, MI	Call for availability or Walk In	Adults Only	(810) 724-7692
Walgreens 571 S. Lapeer Road, Lapeer, MI	Call for Appointment/Walk-Ins Welcome	Adults Children Age 7+	(810) 538-0014