McHenry health department offers flu shots
Submitted by McHenry County Department of Health
McHenry County Department of Health encourages an annual flu shot for everyone ages 6 months and older as the best protection against influenza.
A flu walk-in clinic has been scheduled for mercury-free shots for adults and children ages 9 and older from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Huntley Area Library, 11000 Ruth Road in Huntley. Cost is $30, cash or checks only. Medicaid and Medicare Part B are accepted.
Flu is a serious and contagious illness; even healthy people can get it. As the flu season is long and unpredictable, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting a flu shot as soon as vaccine becomes available, as it takes two weeks for antibodies to develop to provide protection.
A flu shot protects not only you but those around you. Simple ways to protect yourself also include covering your cough, washing your hands and staying home when sick
For details, call (815) 334-4510 or visit www.mcdh.info.