The Vermilion County Health Department has set up multiple clinics this fall so that people can be vaccinated early against seasonal flu.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that flu vaccinations begin as soon as vaccine is available. The Vermilion County Health Department’s flu vaccine has arrived and flu clinics are scheduled.
The Vermilion County Health Department will offer several adult seasonal flu shots at the Health Department, 200 South College Street in Danville, the first on Friday Sept. 29 from 9 AM to 1 PM.
There will also be a clinic from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 16 in the First Church of Christ at 503 North Main Street in Georgetown, and a clinic from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20 in the Hoopeston Multi-Agency Service Center at 206 South First Avenue in Hoopeston.
The cost for adult flu shots, for those 19 years of age and older, at the Vermilion County Health Department will be $40.00. The Health Department will bill Medicare, Medicaid, State Employees’ employers and most private insurance plans for adult flu shots. Individuals should be prepared to present proof of these types of coverage at the time of vaccination.
Children from ages 6 months through 18 years old may schedule a flu shot through our Immunization Department by calling 431-2662 ext. 249. The child’s parent or guardian must accompany the child for the vaccination. The cost for vaccinations for children under the age of 19 will also be $40.00.
