McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) encourages
an annual flu shot for everyone 6 months and older as the best protection
against influenza. MCDH has a limited amount of flu vaccine remaining for
adults and children 9 years and older.
A flu clinic has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, from 2pm-4pm, at the McHenry County Government Center, Building A, 2200 N Seminary Avenue, Woodstock. The cost is $30; Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted. Call 815-334-4931 to make an appointment.
A flu clinic has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, from 2pm-4pm, at the McHenry County Government Center, Building A, 2200 N Seminary Avenue, Woodstock. The cost is $30; Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted. Call 815-334-4931 to make an appointment.
Flu is a serious and contagious illness – even
healthy people can get it. As the flu season is long and unpredictable,
the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends
getting a flu shot before flu season begins as it takes 2 weeks for antibodies
to develop to provide protection.
A flu shot protects not only you but those around you like pregnant women, young children, people with chronic health conditions (like asthma, diabetes, heart disease) and people 65 and older who are especially at risk for complications from the flu. Simple ways to protect yourself also include covering your cough, washing your hands and staying home when sick.
A flu shot protects not only you but those around you like pregnant women, young children, people with chronic health conditions (like asthma, diabetes, heart disease) and people 65 and older who are especially at risk for complications from the flu. Simple ways to protect yourself also include covering your cough, washing your hands and staying home when sick.
For more flu information, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/. Get the latest
McHenry County health information at www.mcdh.info,
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