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Orland Township to Hold Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic
Receive your flu shot from the convenience of your car
Residents who have not yet received their seasonal flu shot can stop by Orland Township to get their flu shot and be on their way without even getting out of their car, according to the office of Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady.
The Township’s popular and convenient Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon on the Township grounds, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.
The following flu shots will be available:
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Fluzone Quadrivalent - $40
- For individuals 3 year of age and older
- Protects against four different flu viruses
- Preservative free
Students, 18 and younger, covered by Medicaid (Title 19) can receive the flu vaccine only at a Township, Vaccines for Children (VFC), monthly immunization clinic.
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Flublok Quadrivalent - $40
- For individuals 18 years of age and older
- 100 percent egg-free
- Highly purified and preservative free
- Three times more antigens than traditional flu vaccine
Fluzone High-Dose - $55
- For individuals 65 and older
- Preservative free
Orland Township will bill Medicare for individuals with Medicare Part B – please bring proof of insurance. Individuals with a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Retiree Plan may be able to submit the vaccine receipt for reimbursement – check your policy for details.
Flu shots will be given at the Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. Those receiving a shot are asked to wear a short sleeve shirt.
“I urge everyone who still needs their flu shot to take advantage of our convenient drive-thru clinic,” said Supervisor O’Grady. “While running your weekend errands, swing by the Township and get your flu shot– you don’t even need to get out of your car.”
For those who can’t make it to the Drive-Thru Flu Clinic, flu shots will still be available on Mondays and Wednesdays through Oct. 28 - except Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day) and Monday, Oct. 12 (Columbus Day) - from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Township office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, and at the following churches:
Sunday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to Noon - St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills
Sunday Sept. 20, 8 a.m. to Noon - St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15050 Wolf Rd., Orland Park
Sunday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m. to Noon - St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church, 17500 84th Ave., Tinley Park
Please note: church clinics will only accept cash payments.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, everyone attending a clinic must wear a face mask.
Individuals should contact their healthcare provider prior to attending to find out which vaccine is best for them. Call Orland Township’s Health Services department at (708) 403-4222 for more information.
