Lakeport >> Lake County Public Health has received a limited supply of the Zostavax (shingles) vaccine and Prevnar 13 (pneumococcal conjugate) vaccine.
Zostavax, also known as Zoster, is used for adults to prevent shingles. Prevnar 13 vaccine is used for the prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive disease caused by 13 streptococcus pneumoniae strains.
These vaccines are free-of-charge while supplies last, but there is a $9 administration fee.
Eligibility guidelines to qualify for this program are:
• Prevnar 13 vaccine is only available to adults 65 years of age or older.
• Zostavax (shingles) vaccine is available for uninsured and underinsured adults age 60 and older.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Lake County Public Health at: (707) 263-1090 or (800) 794-9291.
