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COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE

Effective April 18, 2023, FDA will no longer approve the use of the COVID-19 primary series vaccine.  Available now will be the Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent vaccine.  If you are 65 years or older, you can receive a 2nd Bivalent dose if it has been at least 4 months since the first Bivalent dose.
However, the Johnson & Johnson one dose COVID-19 vaccine is still available but NOT RECOMMENDED.
For further information, you can contact the Gary Health Department at (219) 882-5565.
 
 
Bivalent vaccine is available for ages 6 months of age or older.
 
For further information, you can contact the Gary Health Department at (219) 882-5565.

COVID-19 TESTING & VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE AT GARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 3, 2023,
THE GARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL NO LONGER PROVIDE FREE COVID TESTING. ONLY INSURANCE AND CASH PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

COVID TESTING
WILL BE DONE ON MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM  AND 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

and EVERY 3RD SATURDAY FROM 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

MUST BRING ID AND INSURANCE CARD WITH YOU AT THE TIME OF SERVICE

FEE SCHEDULE:
COVID TEST ONLY - $66.00
COVID, FLU, RSV TEST - $76.00
FREE HOME COVID TESTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE GARY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

Covid Vaccinations: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30-4:30pm.
AND every third Saturday of the month 9:30 am - 1:30 pm.

Shingles (Shingrux), Flu and Pneumonia vaccines are being offered:
-Medicaid is accepted for Flu vaccines for children and adults. If no insurance the cost is $20.
-Shingles & Flu are offered for 65 years and older through Vaxcare.(Insurance Portal)
-Pneumonia vaccines are offered through VFC. If no insurance the cost is $20.

ATTENTION!  PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC

CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak caused by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.

RESOURCES:    Frequently Asked Questions  |  ABOUT COVID-19

Our Mission

The mission of the Gary Health & Human Services Department is to:

  • Manage and deliver services that impact and record issues relating to the health of the citizens of Gary, Indiana;
  • Recommend policy for ordinances and laws that will govern Public Health practices based on Indiana codes and community needs; and
  • Serve a culturally diverse population, courteously and professionally, with respect for their dignity without discrimination based on national origin, race, color creed, religion, age, sex or disability.