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Stay Healthy This Fall
Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in Wood County

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As the fall season approaches, it’s time to prepare for cold and flu season by staying up-to-date with your vaccinations. The Wood County Health Department is making it easier for you to protect yourself and your loved ones by offering a series of flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout the county. These clinics are open to individuals of all ages, ensuring that everyone has access to important immunizations. Additional dates added in November — see … Continue reading →

Free COVID-19 Test Kits
Available at Wood County Health Department

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Free COVID-19 at-home test kits are available at Wood County Health Department, located at 1840 East Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green. Stop in and pick up tests for yourself and your immediate family members at the health department’s entrance. Most pharmacies and retailers offer at home COVID tests for sale. For the latest news about COVID-19 in our community, visit our COVID-19 Information Page

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Older Adults Now Able to Receive Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine

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An updated COVID-19 vaccine was released in September 2023. In February 2024, the CDC endorsed the recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose. The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness. Data continues to show the importance of vaccination to protect those most at risk for severe outcomes of COVID-19. … Continue reading →