Due to the recent Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak, McHenry County Department of Health and Dominick’s Pharmacy have partnered to offer a walk-in community clinic to further prevent the spread of whooping cough.
Vaccinations will be offered for the Tetanus, reduced Diptheria and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) recommends that individuals aged 11 through 64 years receive a Tdap vaccine regardless of when the last Tetanus-Ditheria (Td) vaccine was given. In addition, adults ages 65 and older who have contact with infants should receive a Tdap vaccine.
Who: Any individual 11 years or older not vaccinated with Tdap
Children 18 years and younger must present with parent and an up to date immunization record.
Where:
McHenry County Department of Health (Crystal Lake Clinic Facility)
100 N. Virginia Ave.
Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Wednesday, November 16th from 2:30PM to 7PM
Cost: $50.00 per individual
Medicaid accepted for individuals ages 11 and up. Must present with current card.
$15.00 for uninsured and underinsured individuals ages 11-18 years.
$15.00 for uninsured adults ages 19 and older that meet income requirements (proof of income must be presented).
HELP US PREVENT THE SPREAD OF PERTUSSIS IN OUR COMMUNITIES BY GETTING VACCINATED.
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious disease and is generally transmitted person to person while coughing or sneezing. Whooping cough can last for several weeks and eventually lead to complications like pneumonia, encephalitis or pulmonary hypertension. In case of infants, this disease may lead to brain damage which can eventually cause death. Some of the most common symptoms include cough, runny nose, vomiting and sneezing. These symptoms may start appearing after the incubation period which is typically 7-14 days.
For more information, contact McHenry County Dept of Health at 815-334-4500 or visit www.mcdh.info.
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