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Get a flu shot every fall - It's the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against flu.

Get a flu shot wherever works best for you. Flu vaccines are widely available in Lorain County at pharmacies, medical providers, and Lorain County Public Health (LCPH).

Who should get a flu shot? Everyone aged 6 months and older, especially people at higher risk. Questions? Talk to your medical provider, or pharmacist, or call 440-322-6367 to talk to a public health nurse. 

Flu shots will be available starting October 2 with LCPH.

LCPH will offer these flu vaccine options: flu shot for ages 6 months through 64 years, high-dose flu shot for adults 65 years and older, and nasal flumist for ages 2 years through 49 years.

Call 440-284-3206 to schedule a vaccine appointment with LCPH at our main office in Elyria, or at a satellite vaccine site in Lorain and Wellington.

We are committed to making sure the flu shot stays affordable for everyone in Lorain County. No child is turned away for inability to pay for any vaccine, and we work with adults to reduce barriers to cost. 

  • Children with no or limited health insurance, or who receive Medicaid: 
  • Adults with no or limited health insurance: 
    • Administrative fee only. Talk to LCPH if cost is a concern. 
  • Any age with health insurance (private): 
    • No out-of-pocket costs. 
    • LCPH will directly bill the client’s insurance provider to cover the administrative fee for services and vaccines.



What is the flu?

The flu is caused by a virus that passes easily from one person to another. When sick with the flu, people often feel some (or even all) of these flu symptoms.

  • Fever or feeling feverish/chills
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headaches
  • Tiredness
  • Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea (This is more common in children than adults.)

The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against flu is to get a flu shot every flu season.