For COVID-19 vaccines: All three manufacturers are available. First, second, third and booster shots are available. Open to all eligible established patients eighteen years old or older. Visit www.bassett.org/covid-19 for current eligibility criteria. COVID-19 vaccinations are provided at no cost.
For flu vaccines: Open to all established patients eighteen years old or older. Flu vaccines are covered by most insurance providers. For those without insurance, costs may range from $40 to $72 depending on whether patients qualify for a low-dose or high-dose shot. Dial 607-547-7973 for more information.
People in the following groups are at highest risk for illness complications:
People with serious long-term health problems (lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease and blood disorders)
People with immune system weakness (cancer treatment, long-term steroid therapy, HIV/AIDS and other immune diseases)
People 50 years of age and older
Please check the CDC or NYS Department of Health websites for other high-risk categories and more flu and COVID-19 information. You can help fight the flu, COVID-19, and other sickness by washing your hands frequently, covering your mouth and nose when you cough, and staying home from work or school if you have symptoms.
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