Flu Shots

The Putnam County Health Department is offering FREE influenza (flu) vaccine to all students and staff at Putnam County R-I. They will be coming to school to administer the vaccine on Thursday, October 16, 2025. For your convenience, you may complete the consent form for your student(s) by clicking here. Paper consent forms will also be sent home with elementary students in their Friday folders today. You may sign up electronically, or by filling out the paper form. All consent forms need to be completed and returned by Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

The "flu shot" is an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus) that is given with a needle in the arm. The flu shot is highly recommended by physicians for people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions such as asthma. 

 Influenza is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by influenza viruses. The 2025-2026 flu vaccine that will be given at the school will help protect against three flu viruses, including two types of "A" strains and one type of "B" strain. 

If you have questions regarding influenza vaccine you may contact the Putnam County Health Department at 660-947-2429.