Macon-Bibb County Health Department is encouraging all residents who have not received an annual flu shot to attend the drive-thru flu clinic Nov. 9, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 171 Emery Hwy. During the drive-thru clinic, other clinical services will be available in a limited capacity to ensure quick vaccination for drive-thru participants.

Flu shots given during the drive-thru clinic will be given at no cost to participants, however insurances will be billed for the vaccine. The health department accepts a variety of insurances including Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Coventry, Aetna, Medicaid and Medicare. Participants are asked to have their insurance cards ready when they enter the drive-thru clinic. Uninsured individuals will only need to pay $25 for a regular dose flu shot and $55 for a high dose vaccine for those who are aged 65 or older. For more information on accepted insurances and service fees, visit NCHD52.org/cost.

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