Jan. 12, 2007

The Oswego County Health Department offers a variety of services to all residents of Oswego County, including preventive health services, a certified home health care, long-term home health care, a certified hospice, and a maternal and child health program.

Flu vaccine is now available at the county immunization clinics for adults and for children aged 6 months to 18 years. Those who are covered by Medicaid or Medicare Part B should bring their cards to the clinic. There is a $30 charge for an adult's flu shot and a $45 charge for a pneumonia shot. There is a $15 charge for the children's flu shot.

The following services will be offered during the week of Jan. 22 at the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic, 70 Bunner St., Oswego:

• HIV Testing: Monday, Jan. 22, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m; and Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1 to 3 p.m., appointment needed.
• Immunization Clinic: Friday, Jan. 26, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Appointment needed for adult's flu shot.
• Pregnancy Testing: Free pregnancy testing is available. Call 349-3391 for appointment.

For more information about public health services, or to make an appointment, contact the County Health Department, weekdays, phone 349-3547 or 1-800-596-3200, ext. 3547. Flu clinic appointments may also be scheduled online at https://www.onflu.net/oswego/.