Orland Township Extends Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinics

ORLAND TOWNSHIP, IL -- Orland Township has extended its flu and pneumonia shot clinics through the month of November. The clinics will be open from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. The clinics will be closed the Wednesday before Thanksgiving on Nov. 22.

Adults 19 and older can get their flu and pneumonia shots together at Orland Township’s 2017 clinics. Both Pneumovax 23 and Prevnar 13 will be available at all clinics. It is recommended that you consult your doctor to find out which one you need. Flu shots are currently being administered every Monday from 3 to 6 p.m. and every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. through Oct. 30. The flu shot clinics are available to anyone over age 3.

Orland Township will also be hosting its monthly immunization clinics from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4; and from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the township building. The township includes the towns of Orland Park, Orland Hills and Tinley Park.

The vaccines are free for Orland Township children 18 and under who are uninsured, underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines), insured by Medicaid Title 19, or are Native American (American Indian, Alaskan Native). Non-residential children who meet the eligibility guidelines are welcome. For children residing outside of the township’s boundaries, a $30 administration fee per vaccine will be charged, except children covered under the Medicaid/All Kids Title 21. An up-to-date U.S. shot record is mandatory to receive any vaccine, and a parent or legal guardian must accompany children. Proof of residency is required.

Fluarix Quadrivalent* Flu Vaccine Prices:

• 3 years of age and older: $25
• Adults under 65 with Medicare Part B: Free
• Medicaid (Title19) card holders (ages 18 and under) can ONLY receive the Flu vaccine at our monthly immunization clinic.
• *Fluarix protects against four different flu viruses. *Fluarix is preservative free.

Fluzone High-Dose Flu Vaccine Prices:

• Adults 65 and older with Medicare Part B**: Free
• Adults 65 and older without Medicare Part B: $40 *Fluzone HD Vaccine is preservative free.

Pneumonia Vaccine Prices:

• Pnuemovax 23 - Adults 50 to 64 and 65 and older without Medicare B: $100
• Prevnar 13 - Adults 19 and older and 65 and older without Medicare Part B: $195
• Adults 65 and older with Medicare Part B**: Free

The clinics are administered at the Orland Township building, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park. For more information about the flu and pneumonia shot clinics, and other health services provided by Orland Township, please visit the Orland Township website or call 708-403-4222.

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