As the respiratory illness season approaches, Wyandot County Public Health is offering several opportunities for the public to be immunized against the flu.
Flu immunization clinics will start with the annual Boo to the Flu clinic from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Wyandot County Public Health, 127-A S. Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, during the Wyandot Chamber’s First Thursday event. Immunizations are provided on a walk-in basis. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend in costume.
Immunizations are available by appointment on Mondays and Fridays and may be scheduled by calling Wyandot County Public Health at 419-294-3852. Flu immunizations will also be offered on a walk-in basis on the following Walk-In Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wyandot County Public Health: Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Additional clinics will be announced later in the season.
Wyandot County Public Health is offering the 2026-2027 trivalent flu vaccine for individuals 6 months and older. High-dose flu vaccines are available for individuals ages 65 and older.
Flu immunizations are free with most insurance. People who are uninsured or underinsured are encouraged to ask about reduced-cost immunization programs before scheduling appointments or receiving immunizations at walk-in clinics. For insurance-related questions, call Wyandot County Public Health at 419-294-3852.
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or another adult to receive the flu vaccine. A completed Vaccines for Minors consent form is required for children attending immunization clinics with an adult who is not a legal guardian. The form is available here. Adults who are not parents or legal guardians should also bring identification.
COVID-19 immunizations are not currently offered by Wyandot County Public Health. However, COVID-19 immunizations are available through other providers in the area. WCPH is monitoring COVID-19 vaccine updates and will offer updated COVID-19 clinic plans as information becomes available.
While immunization is the first and most crucial step in preventing respiratory illness, everyday preventive actions such as staying home when sick, staying away from those who are sick, covering coughs and sneezes, frequent and proper handwashing, and masking in public spaces when ill remain important protective factors for our community.
Additional Resources:
Ohio Department of Health - Influenza
Ohio Department of Health - Vaccines For Children (VFC) program
