McHenry County Department of Health
(MCDH) joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in
encouraging an annual flu shot for everyone 6 months and older as the best
protection against influenza. Appointments for mercury-free shots for
adults and children 9 years and older can be made beginning September 20 at
815-334-4510 (for all clinics) or online at www.mcdh.info.
The cost is $30; Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted.
MCDH flu clinics have been scheduled
in September/early October on the following dates/locations:
Johnsburg: McHenry Township Office (3703 N Richmond Rd) –
9/25/13, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Crystal Lake MCDH (100 N Virginia Street) – 9/28/13, 9am-11am
Woodstock: MCDH (2200 N Seminary Ave, Building A) – 9/30/13,
2pm-4pm
Crystal Lake: Algonquin Township Office (3702 US Hwy 14) – 10/2/13,
12pm-3pm
Flu is a serious and contagious
illness – even healthy people can get it. As the flu season is long and
unpredictable, the 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. For more flu information, visit www.mcdh.info.
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