Time to Get That Flu Shot

McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) encourages an annual flu shot for everyone 6 months and older as the best protection against influenza.

A flu walk-in flu clinic has been scheduled for mercury-free shots for adults and children 9 years and older from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Huntley Area Library, 11000 Ruth Road in Huntley.  Cash or checks only ($30); Medicaid and Medicare Part B are accepted. 

Flu is a serious and contagious illness – even healthy people can get it.  As the flu season is long and unpredictable, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting a flu shot as soon as vaccine becomes available as it takes 2 weeks for antibodies to develop to provide protection. A flu shot protects not only you but those around you like pregnant women, young children and the elderly 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, call 815-334-4510 or visit www.mcdh.info.