Atlantic, IA — Cass County Public Health has a limited supply of influenza vaccine as part of an initiative to immunize adults with no insurance, who are under-insured,or who have limited access to influenza vaccine. Appointments are required and can be made by calling Cass County Public Health at 712-250-8008.

The vaccine will be administered in their office at 1408 East 10thStreet. Weekend appointments may also be available; if needed, please ask when you call to schedule.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided adult influenza vaccines to states to increase influenza vaccine coverage in the United States as a critical part of COVID-19 response work. Increasing adult influenza coverage will result in a decreased strain on the nation’s health care system.

This one-time initiative for the 2000-21 influenza season allowed states to order adult influenza vaccine and provide it to those who are uninsured, under-insured, or live in areas where they may have limited access to receive the vaccine