Flu shot clinics set for Crystal Lake, Woodstock

Submitted by McHenry County Department of Health

McHenry County Department of Health has received intranasal flu vaccine for children, age 2 to 18, and injectable flu vaccine for children, 6 to 36 months, through the state-funded Vaccines for Children Program. It is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s largest public-private partnership, ensuring that all eligible children receive the benefits of recommended vaccines which strengthens the immunity levels in our communities.

VFC eligible children include those from 6 months of age to 18 years, who are All Kids/Medicaid recipients, have no insurance, have insurance but does not cover vaccinations or are American Indian and/or Alaskan Natives. An administrative cost of $15 may be assessed for non-Medicaid children. Appointments are required, child must be accompanied by parent/guardian and bring up-to-date immunization records. Call (815) 334-4536 to make an appointment or for more information.

The next flu clinics are scheduled for: 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13; and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Crystal Lake Health Clinic, 100 N. Virginia St.; and 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Woodstock Health Clinic, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Building B.

Vaccination is the first and most important step in protecting your family. Children younger than five years of age are at greatest risk for serious flu complications including hospitalizations and death as compared to older children. For more information on children and influenza, visit the CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm.