Flu Shots Available At McHenry County Department of Health

There is still time to get your flu shot before the holiday get-togethers with family and friends.  As flu cases have already been reported in the County, college students returning home for the Christmas break are also reminded to get the flu vaccine.  McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has scheduled additional vaccination clinics to protect residents against the flu.  The cost is $30; Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted.  Appointments for adults and children 9 years and older can be made at 815-334-4510 or online at www.mcdh.info for the following clinics –

·         4pm-6pm, Thursday, Dec. 18: MCDH Woodstock, 2200 N Seminary Avenue

·         4pm-6pm, Monday, Dec. 29: MCDH Woodstock, 2200 N Seminary Avenue

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu shot for everyone 6 months and older. Even healthy people can get the flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors' visits, missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. The flu vaccine protects not only you but those around you who are most vulnerable 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. 

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for the immune system to build the antibodies the body needs to protect against flu virus infection.  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 at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm.

Next Flu Shot Clinic -- October 22

Protect self, family during flu season

McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) encourages an annual flu shot for everyone 6 months and older as the best protection against influenza.  The next walk-in flu clinic for adults and children 9 years and older is scheduled for Monday, October 22, from 4pm-6pm, at the Crystal Lake office, 100 N Virginia Street. The cost is $30; Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted.

Call 815-334-4510 for more information.

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. 

For more flu information, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu/. Get the latest McHenry County health information at www.mcdh.info, on Facebook and Twitter www.twitter.com/mchenrycohealth. 

Walk-in Flu Clinics After Holidays

Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) will provide walk-in flu clinics for adults and children aged 9 and over from December 27-30 in its Woodstock office only (2200 N Seminary Avenue, Annex A).  No appointments are needed.  The cost is $30.  Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted. 

It’s not too late to receive a flu shot as the flu season typically lasts until March.  Even if you’re healthy, the flu is highly contagious and you can spread the flu to classmates, co-workers and family members, including young children who are at greater risk for illness.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone aged 6 months and older to get a flu shot.  For individuals with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, and COPD, the flu can make these health conditions worse, causing serious complications which may require hospitalization. 

To reduce the spread of influenza, it is important to cover your cough, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick.  Call 815-334-4500 to schedule flu shot appointments for children younger than 9 years of age.  For more information, visit www.mcdh.info or call 815-334-4510.

Walk-in Flu Shot Clinic At Woodstock Library

McHenry County Department of Health will provide a walk-in flu clinic for adults and children aged 9 and over at Woodstock Public Library, 414 West Judd Street, on Monday, November 22 from 3pm-6pm.  No appointments are needed.  The cost is $30.  Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted. 

With families gathering for the holidays, now is the best time to create a “circle of protection” around yourself and your family by getting a flu shot.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the vaccine for anyone over 6 months of age.  Even healthy adults 19 through 24 years of age should get vaccinated so flu isn’t spread to those at high risk for complications such as grandparents, younger siblings or those with health conditions like asthma or diabetes. 

Flu is a serious and contagious illness.  Get your flu shot now so you don’t get sick and miss out on holiday festivities.  To reduce the spread of influenza, it is important to cover your cough, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick.   

For more information, visit http://www.mcdh.info/ or call 815-334-4510.

McHenry County Health Department Schedules Flu Clinics

Online appointments available beginning Sept 8
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) announces its annual flu clinics for adults and children aged 9 and over. Appointments are required and can be scheduled online, beginning September 8, at www.mcdh.info or by phone at 815-334-4510, between 8am-4:30pm. The cost is $30. Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted.

The following dates and locations are available:

• Wednesday September 22, 2pm-6pm, McHenry County Dept of Health office, Woodstock
• Monday, September 27, 2pm-6pm, Algonquin Township office, Crystal Lake
• Wednesday, September 29, 2pm-6pm, McHenry County Dept of Health office, Crystal Lake
• Monday, October 4, 2pm-6pm, McHenry Township Office, Johnsburg

This year’s theme is “The Flu ends with U”. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the vaccine for anyone over 6 months of age. While flu can make even healthy people sick, certain people are at greater risk for serious complications, causing hospitalizations or even death, such as –

• Persons 50 years of age and older;
• Pregnant women
• Children aged 6 months and over;
• Persons of any age with chronic medical conditions;

Flu is a serious and contagious illness. The vaccine is updated every season using the highest standards of safety. Yearly flu vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and those around you such as family, friends and co-workers. To reduce the spread of influenza, it is important to cover your cough, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick. Schedule your appointment now as it takes 2 weeks for antibodies to provide protection against the flu.
For more information, visit www.mcdh.info or call 815-334-4510.