Additional Flu Clinics For McHenry County

McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is offering additional flu clinics to protect residents from seasonal influenza.  Appointments for mercury-free shots for adults and children 9 years and older can be made at 815-334-4510 (for all clinics) or online at www.mcdh.info.  The cost is $30; Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages an annual flu shot for everyone 6 months and older as the best protection against influenza. 

October flu clinics have been scheduled at the following locations:

Tues. Oct 15	4pm-6pm	MCDH, 100 N Virginia St, Crystal Lake
Thurs. Oct 17	9:45am-11:45am	Woodstock Public Library, 414 W Judd Street
Tues. Oct 22	3pm-6pm	MCDH, 2200 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock
Thurs. Oct 24	10am-12pm	MCDH, 100 N Virginia St., Crystal Lake
Thurs. Oct 24	3pm-5pm	Wonder Lake Chamber, 7602 Hancock Drive
Mon. Oct 28	3pm-5pm	Alden Hebron High School, 9604 Illinois St, Hebron
Mon. Oct 28	11am-1pm	Senior Services, 100 W Woodstock St, Crystal Lake

 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 information on protecting yourself from influenza, visit the CDC http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/preventing.htm.