LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Public Health has received a limited supply of vaccines to prevent against shingles, pneumonia and some Streptococcus pneumoniae strains.

Zostavax is a vaccine used for adults to prevent shingles, also known as Zoster.

Prevnar 13 vaccine is used for the prevention of pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive disease caused by 13 Streptococcus pneumoniae strains.

These vaccines will be provided free-of-charge except for a $9 administration fee while supplies last.

Eligibility guidelines to qualify for this program are:

– Prevnar 13 vaccine is only available to adults 65 years of age or older.
– Zostavax vaccine is available for uninsured and underinsured adults age 60 and over.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Public Health at 707-263-1090 or 800-794-9291.