THE FOLLOWING IS A VA ILLIANA HEALTH CARE RELEASE
DANVILLE, Ill. – VA Illiana will host drive-thru flu clinics for eligible Veterans October 3 -13, 2023, at all VA Illiana locations of care. Flu shots prevent the flu, flu related complications, and the spread to others. Flu shots reduce flu symptoms, stop the spread of the virus, and prevent disruptions to family, work, and school.
“No appointment is necessary, bring your current Veteran ID card, and we’ll take care of you”, said Lauren Wunder, Health Prevention Disease Prevention Program Manager. “We are excited to help Veterans stay healthy and prevent illness. A flu shot may mean less frequent visits to their provider for flu-related illnesses and may also help protect those around you.”
According to the CDC each year in the United States about 30 million people get the flu. That’s equivalent to 10% of the population. Around 500,000 people spend time in the hospital and about 36,000 people die from the flu and its complications. A decision to get the flu shot is important to stay healthy and protect others. VA Illiana makes it easy for Veterans to make the right choice.
Veterans are eligible to receive a free flu shot if they are enrolled in VA health care and received care from a VA provider or an in-network community care provider within the past 24 months. Join one of VA Illiana’s drive thru flu clinics to stay healthy and protect others.
Flu Drive Thru Schedule:
Danville: Oct 3-6, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at VA Illiana Health Care Parking Lot J North 98Mattoon: October 3-5, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mattoon VFWSpringfield: October 3-5, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Springfield Troopers LodgeDecatur: October 10-12, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Decatur ClinicPeoria: October 10-13, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bob Michel Clinic (Peoria)
Bloomington: October 10-12, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bloomington Clinic
About VA Illiana Health Care System
VA Illiana Health Care System provides services at 6 locations serving a 34-county area of central Illinois and west-central Indiana. Locations include the Danville VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Bloomington, Decatur, Mattoon, Peoria, and Springfield, Illinois. The VA Illiana Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Great Lakes Network. We’re an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 (VISN 12). VISN 12 includes medical centers and clinics in Wisconsin, Illinois, northwestern Indiana, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
