Ohio Valley residents who are in need of a flu shot can visit the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department to get their yearly seasonal flu vaccination.

The WOCHD Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics are Mondays and Fridays from 9:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm.  Insurance and Medicaid are accepted, vaccines for individuals with no insurance and for patients covered by the VFC program.

At this time, seasonal flu shots will be offered to individuals 6 months of age and older. Anyone interested in getting a flu shot should call the health department for an appointment at (304) 234-3682.

The traditional Flu Season is counted from the first of November through the end of April. Vaccination remains the cornerstone of preventing influenza, a contagious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses.

For more information on flu clinics or to schedule your flu shot call the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department at (304) 234-3682.