Published October 18, 2024
LLCHD will provide vaccines to uninsured and underinsured residents
The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) announced today that the fall 2024-2025 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is now available through multiple pharmacies, health care providers, and clinics across the region. announced.
“As we move into the fall and winter, we expect to see an increase in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19,” said Assistant Director of Health Kelly Kernen. “The virus that causes COVID-19 is constantly changing, and the latest vaccines increase our body’s defenses against the latest variants that may be circulating in our communities. It will help.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months of age and older receive the latest COVID-19 vaccine. This includes people who have previously received a COVID-19 vaccine or who have had a COVID-19 infection.
Getting the 2024-2025 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is especially important for the following groups:
The CDC says COVID-19 vaccination also reduces the chance of suffering from long-term effects of COVID-19, which can occur during or after infection and last for a long time. CDC data shows people who received the 2023-2024 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine last season had greater protection against illness and hospitalization. .
In addition to the COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC also recommends the influenza vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older. Influenza vaccines are widely available in the community and can be given at the same time as the latest COVID-19 vaccines.
LLCHD provides up-to-date COVID-19 vaccines and influenza to uninsured and underinsured adults and children, as well as children on Medicaid. The federal government is providing these groups with two vaccines free of charge and working with local health departments and other partners. Eligible people can receive the latest coronavirus or influenza vaccine at the health department by appointment only. Call 402-441-8065 to schedule an appointment.
For adults with health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, the latest COVID-19 vaccine should be covered by most health insurance plans, but residents may receive the vaccine through a pharmacy or health care provider rather than LLCHD. must be received. To check pharmacy locations and availability, visit vaccines.gov.
New coronavirus infection (COVID-19) testing
This fall, all households can order four free at-home COVID-19 tests through the federal government through covidtests.gov. COVID-19 testing is available in the main lobby of the Health Department during regular business hours, as well as at all Lincoln Public Library locations.
