McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has
received both injectable and intranasal (FluMist) flu vaccine for children 6
months to 18 years of age through the state-funded Vaccines for Children (VFC)
Program.
Appointments are required at 815-334-4536. Medicaid is accepted. Non-Medicaid children that meet VFC criteria (uninsured, underinsured, American Indian, Alaskan Native) will be charged a $15 administrative fee. Parents must accompany children and bring up to date immunization records.
New flu clinics have been scheduled at MCDH’s Crystal Lake office (100 N Virginia St, Crystal Lake) on the following dates/times –
Appointments are required at 815-334-4536. Medicaid is accepted. Non-Medicaid children that meet VFC criteria (uninsured, underinsured, American Indian, Alaskan Native) will be charged a $15 administrative fee. Parents must accompany children and bring up to date immunization records.
New flu clinics have been scheduled at MCDH’s Crystal Lake office (100 N Virginia St, Crystal Lake) on the following dates/times –
Friday, October 12--1pm to 5pm
Friday, October 19--1:30pm to 4:30pm
Tuesday, October 23--9:30am to 12pm; 1pm to 5pm
Friday,
October 26--1pm to 4pmVaccination is the first and most important step in protecting your family. Children younger than 5 are at highest risk of serious flu complications including hospitalizations and death as compared to older children.
The VFC Program is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) largest public-private partnership, ensuring that all eligible children receive the benefits of newly recommended vaccines, thereby strengthening immunity levels in their communities. Eligible children include those from 6 months of age to 18 years (accompanied by parent or guardian), All Kids/Public Aid recipients, families without insurance and families whose insurance doesn’t cover vaccinations.
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