McHenry County offers flu shots

Posted March 04, 2012 9:54 pm

Submitted by McHenry County Department of Health

McHenry County Department of Health joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 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 at (815) 334-4510 (for all clinics) or online at www.mcdh.info. The cost is $30; Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted.

Flu clinics have been scheduled in September/early October on the following dates/locations:

타 Johnsburg: McHenry Township Office, 3703 N. Richmond Road, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.

타 Crystal Lake McHenry County Department of Health, 100 N. Virginia St., from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.

타 Woodstock: McHenry County Department of Health, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Building A, from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30.

타 Crystal Lake: Algonquin Township Office, 3702 Route 14, from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2.

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 two 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 such as 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.