First Choice Home Health, a locally owned home health care agency in Bozeman, is making it easy for seniors on Medicare or Medicaid to get a flu shot in the comfort of their own home.

No prescription or doctor’s order is required to receive the influenza vaccination from First Choice Home Health at home. Getting the vaccine at home saves time and effort going to a clinic. Plus, it saves seniors from being exposed to germs by visiting a clinic to get the vaccine.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people age 65 and older get vaccinated as well as people who have certain medical conditions including asthma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease.

There is no cost to the recipient of the flu vaccine, however he or she must be receiving Medicare or Medicaid benefits. First Choice Home Health will take care of the billing. The shots are available now through flu season. Those interested can simply call First Choice Home Health at (406) 551-2273 to schedule an appointment with a nurse.