MCDH To Offer Appointment-Only Flu Clinic On Friday

Press release from the McHenry County Health Department:

With the influenza (flu) season underway, the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is hosting a by-appointment-only flu clinic for adults 19 or older on November 13, Friday, from noon to 5 p.m. in the main gymnasium at McHenry County College, 8900 US. 14 in Crystal Lake.

The clinic is by appointment only to limit gathering size and ensure proper social distancing. The cost of the vaccine is $35 by cash or check. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted with valid card presented at the time of service.

“Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that can have serious outcomes for some people, such as individuals 65 years of age and older, infants and young children, and individuals with chronic health conditions,” said MCDH Nursing Director Susan Karras. “The flu vaccination is the best way to prevent the flu, it protects not only you but those around you.”

Everyone 6 months of age and older should receive the flu vaccine every season. After receiving the vaccine, it takes 2 weeks for the body to build the antibodies needed for protection. MCDH is offering the quadrivalent vaccine which covers four strains, two influenza A strains and two influenza B strains.

Those getting their flu shot must enter and ­­­exit at the designated clinic location (MCC Gym doors). Masks are required at the clinic and a temperature check and symptom screening process are necessary before entering the building. Anyone with symptoms or fever will not be permitted to enter the clinic.

For more information about influenza, visit, https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm. To schedule an appointment, please visit https://bit.ly/MCDHFluClinic or call (815) 334-4500.

This press release was produced by the McHenry County Health Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.