The Algoma Community Wellness Center will host clinics for the influenza vaccine on September 30th and October 14th, welcoming residents for the first time. In the past, inoculations were only available for school district teachers and staff, who operate out of an adjoining building. Operations Manager Zach Blahnik says surrounding communities are welcome too.
To register, Blahnik encourages the use of Sign-up Genius. The link can be found below. There are no set appointment times, at least for the first clinic. Most teachers get their shots as time permits throughout the day, and it isn’t known yet how many community members will take advantage of the opportunity. Flu shots are covered by all major insurance plans. Blahnik says that if there are crowding issues at the September 30th event, changes could be implemented for the second clinic. The Wellness Center is teaming up with the Door County Medical Center, utilizing a staff nurse who is already scheduled to be at the location each Wednesday. The clinics run from 9:00 AM to noon.
*Photo courtesy of Algoma School District Webpage.
