Vaccine eligibility faces changes

The Tehama County Public Health Division has been notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of a recent policy change for use of federally purchased vaccine.

This new guidance states that as of Oct. 1, this vaccine can no longer be used to vaccinate:

• Anyone whose insurance covers vaccinations.

• Children with Healthy Families insurance.

• Children and adults with health savings accounts.

Children still qualify for low cost immunizations through Tehama County Public Health if they are 18 years of age or younger and:

• Are Medi-Cal or Child Health & Disability Prevention (CHDP) eligible.

• Are uninsured.

• Are American Indian or Alaskan Native.

• Are underinsured (health insurance does not cover immunizations).

Flu vaccine is available for all residents 6 months of age or older, regardless of insurance.

Anyone with questions please contact Tehama County Health Services Agency, Public Health Division in Red Bluff at 527-6824, Corning at 824-4890 or at 1-800-655-6854.