The Henry and Stark County Health Departments, along with First Choice Healthcare, are announcing the availability of the Meningitis B vaccine at their First Choice Healthcare clinics while supplies last. Meningitis B is a potentially deadly infection that affects the brain and spinal cord, with college students and young adults at higher risk. Meningitis B can quickly turn deadly, with symptoms escalating to severe complications like sepsis. The CDC recommends that adolescents and young adults between 16 and 23 consult with their healthcare provider to determine if the two-dose MenB vaccine is right for them. The vaccine is given as a two-dose series and is recommended for individuals aged 16 to 23, especially those at increased risk.
Those seeking the vaccine can visit the Kewanee Clinic at 110 North Burr Boulevard either by appointment or on a walk-in basis. For residents near Colona and Toulon, appointments are required at 103 1st Street and 120 East Court Street, respectively. First Choice provides all immunizations as private pay vaccines and works with most insurance plans. To check your eligibility, understand costs, or confirm vaccine availability, call the Kewanee clinic at 309-852-5272, Colona at 309-792-4011, or Toulon at 309-852-3115.
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