WAVERLY -- The Waverly Health Center will conduct flu and pneumonia immunization clinics in October.

Options are a nasal spray, injectable flu vaccine and the pneumonia vaccine.

Cost are $24 for the flu vaccines and $40 for the pneumonia vaccine. Individuals with Medicare insurance should bring their medical and prescription drug cards.

Clinics will be:

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Tripoli City Hall

4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday,, Readlyn Fire Station

4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 9, Redeemer Lutheran Church

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10, State Bank and Trust

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16, Waverly Homes

10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 16, Waverly Manor

3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 16, Center Pharmacy

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17, Denver Savings Bank

9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 22, Hy-Vee Pharmacy

3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 23, Nashua Clinic

4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 27 Janesville School

3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 Center Pharmacy

Additional clinics will be announced as they are scheduled.

The flu vaccine is recommended for anyone more than 50 years old or with a chronic illness affecting the respiratory, cardiac or immune systems. The vaccine is also recommended for individuals with diabetes, pregnant women and those caring for someone in a high-risk group.

The flu vaccine must be administered annually to offer protection.

The pneumonia vaccine is recommended for anyone more than 65 years old or with a chronic illness, but officials suggest checking with a physician.

For those unable to leave their homes, members of the hospital's home and community health staff will make home visits at no additional cost.

For information or to arrange a home visit, call (319) 352-0082.