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Missoula Public Health outlines vaccine availability, access barriers and expanded outreach
Summary
Missoula Public Health officials told county commissioners that COVID and flu vaccines are available for anyone 6 months and older, that insurers should cover the shots, and that the department is expanding outreach after a countywide survey found lack of awareness and insurance network gaps. Appointment phone: (406) 258-3363.
Missoula — Missoula Public Health officials told county commissioners that COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccines are available to anyone 6 months and older and outlined steps to improve local access after a recent countywide vaccine assessment.
Gina Miller, chief health officer at Missoula Public Health, and Sarah Heinemann, director of health services, appeared on The Agenda with the Missoula County commissioners to explain eligibility, costs and outreach. “Anyone 6 months and older can get their COVID vaccine,” Heinemann said, adding that for some groups vaccination involves "shared clinical decision making" — a discussion with a medical provider about risks and benefits.
The officials said insurers are expected to cover recommended vaccines and that people without insurance can obtain no‑cost shots at the county health department under a sliding administration fee. Heinemann gave a direct scheduling option: “You call (406) 258-3363.”
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