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It's National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)! Did you know that flu season can begin as early as October, it usually peaks between December and February, and it can last as late as May? As long as flu virsues are spreading, it's not too late to get a flu vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones through fall, winter and into spring. #GetAFluVax

 

Fight The Flu  

 

Now is the time to get a flu vaccine. The single best way to prevent influenza is to get vaccinated every year, we urge all residents of Cass and Van Buren County to get their flu vaccine this fall.  Keep you and your family healthy.

 

 

 

 

Call your provider or call the Health Department’s clinical services at 269-740-4155 for more information,  to discuss your options, or to schedule an appointment for yourself or your child.

 

 


 

 

The Health Department has Vaccine which is available for everyone 6 months of age and older through our Immunization clinic.

Van Buren Cass District Health Department has flu vaccines available through the Vaccines For Children Program or (VFC), for uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid eligible, Alaskan Native and American Indian children ages 0-18 years of age

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CDC – Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions:  2022-2023 Season

 

Flu Basics

 

Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19

Flu and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Because some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, it may be hard to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone, and testing may be needed to help confirm a diagnosis. Flu and COVID-19 share many characteristics, but there are some key differences between the two.​

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Parents: learn tips to protect your child from flu this fall.

Click here to learn more about how to protect yourself from influenza at Michigan.gov/flu

 

Nobody has time for the flu. Thankfully there’s a simple, free, or low cost way to protect yourself from flu this fall and winter. Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting a flu shot.

 

Key Facts about Influenza (Flu) & Flu Vaccine Michigan.gov/flu

 

 


Click here to access the CDC Influenza page.


 

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News from the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department

ALL individuals entering the Van Buren/Cass District Health Department are REQUIRED to wear a FACE COVERING (mask).

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Office Locations

UPDATE:  As of Monday, May 3, 2021: Our Hartford & Mattawan facilities moved and merged into one new Lawrence location.

Van Buren/Cass District Health Department’s NEW Public Health Education Facility at 260 South Street, Lawrence, MI 49064

 
Lawrence – Administration ~ Community Dental Clinic ~ Environmental Health ~ Public Health Nursing
260 South Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
269-621-3143 / Get Directions »

 
Dowagiac – Community Dental Clinic ~ Environmental Health ~ Public Health Nursing
302 S. Front St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
269-782-0064 / Get Directions »

 
Hartford & Mattawan – these locations were closed, ALL services are being provided in our Lawrence and Dowagiac offices

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(*The Dowagiac office Environmental Health and Public Health Nursing hours may differ, it is recommended that you call 269-782-0064 to confirm staff availability.)


For an After Hours Public Health Emergency contact the appropriate county Sheriff Dispatch.

Van Buren County: phone  269-657-3101

Cass County: phone 269-445-1560

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