Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk is administering flu vaccines manufactured by Seqirus from their administrative office at 505 Main Street in Northport, NY. Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.
FLUCELVAX QUADRVALENT An inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4) indicated for active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and types B contained in the vaccine.
It is approved for use in persons 6 months of age and older. The VNSHS only administers to individuals 19 years and older.
Adjuvanted FLUAD QUADRIVALENT approved for 65 years and older: An inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV4) indicated for influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and types B. It also contains the MF59® Adjuvant to the influenza vaccine which is designed to strengthen, broaden, and lengthen the duration of the immune response for individuals over 65 years old.
**Important Payment Information**
VNSHS is only billing Medicare Part B and Traditional Medicaid as payment.
If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicaid Managed Care or private insurance you are responsible for payment in full at the time of the vaccination (credit card or check); you will receive proof of vaccination and payment that you can submit to your insurance to be reimbursed for the cost of the vaccine.
The 65 and over vaccination is $100 and the under 65 vaccine is $70.
Bring to your appointment:
- Proof of identification (Driver’s license, passport)
- Insurance Card
- Credit Card or Check (if you do not have Medicare Part B or Medicaid)