Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Barton County and area residents will have the opportunity to receive flu vaccines and take back any unused or expired prescription medicines at the Barton County Health Department.

Health department staff will be available to administer vaccines with all vaccine preparations recommended for various age groups. From high-dose for seniors, to quadrivalent vaccines for children and adults, and Flumist, there are choices and preparations for everyone.

Area residents may also participate in the National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a drive-through disposal station at the health department. This valuable service is a safe way to dispose of prescription medications that may be stored in homes. Unused or expired prescription medications at home are a public safety issue and can lead to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse. Unused prescriptions thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. The misuse and abuse of over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco affect the health and well-being of millions of Americans.

Removing unwanted or expired medications from the medicine cabinet is an easy and concrete step that everyone can take to make a difference in the opioid crisis. Make plans to dispose of unused and unwanted medications during DEA National Rx Take Back Day.

For more information on influenza vaccines available, or National Drug Take-Back Day, contact Barton County Health Department at 620-793-1902.