As fall and winter approach, it’s essential to protect yourself and your community from respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommends vaccines for everyone six months and older to prevent severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths.
Senior Services Outreach Flu Clinics:
The Van Buren Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) is hosting several flu vaccine clinics for seniors in partnership with local Senior Centers. Here’s the schedule:
- Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Location:Â Senior Services of Van Buren County, 501 W. Main St., Hartford
- Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
- To Schedule:Â Call SSVBC at 1.866.627.8904
- Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Location: New Hope Church, 319 ½ W. Delaware St., Decatur
- Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
- To Schedule:Â Call SSVBC at 1.866.627.8904
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Location:Â Senior Services of Van Buren County, 33800 M-140 Hwy., Covert
- Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
- To Schedule:Â Call SSVBC at 1.866.627.8904
- Friday, October 11, 2024
- Location:Â Cass County Council On Aging, FRONT STREET CROSSING, 227 S. Front St., Dowagiac
- Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
- To Schedule:Â Call COA at 269.228.5511
- Monday, October 14, 2024
- Location:Â Simpson United Methodist Church, 507 Joy St., Bangor
- Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
- To Schedule:Â Call SSVBC at 1.866.627.8904
- Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Location:Â Antwerp Activity Center, 24821 Front Ave., Mattawan
- Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
- To Schedule:Â Call Antwerp Senior Services at 269.668.2615 ext. 208
- Friday, October 18, 2024
- Location:Â Lowe Center, 60525 Decatur Rd., Cassopolis
- Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
- To Schedule:Â Call COA at 269.445.8110
Important: Please bring your insurance cards and picture ID to your appointment. Call Van Buren/Cass District Health Department with your questions at 269.621.3143.
For the general public, you can schedule your COVID-19, flu, or RSV vaccines appointment by contacting the Van Buren Cass District Health Department (VBCDHD) at 269.621.3143 or visiting your local pharmacy for vaccine availability.
For more information, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDFluRSV or use the Vaccine Finder to locate a pharmacy near you.