The Department of Health offers seasonal influenza vaccine to children ages 6 months through 18 years of age. Influenza vaccination helps protect children from the flu and its complications as well as decreases the spread of influenza within the community.
A school-based influenza vaccination clinic will be held at Groton School on October 9th from 10:00am-4:00pm.
The SD Department of Health will bill insurance directly for children covered by Medicaid or private insurance. If your child has insurance coverage, a copy of the Medicaid or insurance card must be attached to the paper Influenza Consent Form and returned to the school.
SD DOH is considered in-network for the following insurance companies: Avera, Sanford, Tricare, BCBS (not federal) and South Dakota Medicaid. If you have questions about whether your insurance will pay for your child to receive a flu shot at this school-based clinic, please call our office to discuss or call your insurance company directly.
If you choose not to bill insurance and/or do not provide a copy of your insurance card, the cost for vaccination is $50. Please send cash or check with your child (make checks payable to SD DOH).
Children with limited or no health insurance qualify for vaccinations through a federal vaccine program that offers vaccinations at a reduced cost. Please contact the community health office to discuss this option if you believe your child may qualify.
Children WILL NOT be vaccinated if we do not have a copy of an insurance card or have not received payment on the date of the scheduled flu clinic.
Please complete the following and return to the school:
Review the Vaccine Information Statement carefully. Keep for future reference.
Complete the Influenza Consent Form including a signature and phone number where you can be reached during the time of the clinic.
Attach a copy of your child’s insurance or Medicaid card to the consent form.
Return the completed consent form to the school by October 3rd, 2025.
Please contact the Day County Public Health Office at 605-906-8119 with any questions.