THE FOLLOWING IS A CARLE HEALTH RELEASE
ABOVE: Carle Danville Medical Office Center at The Riverfront on 516 W. Madison Street will host a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Saturday, Oct. 5. The clinic will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
DANVILLE, Ill. – Carle Health is hosting community influenza (flu) vaccine clinics beginning in early October and running through November.
Even those who received a flu shot last year should be sure to complete their vaccination with the updated formula to best protect against the current flu strains. Flu viruses change from year to year, and every flu season is different.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends flu vaccines for persons aged 6 months and older because the flu can cause life-threatening complications for infants, older adults and those with chronic conditions.
“Annual flu vaccinations help prevent the spread of influenza, as well as lessen severity of some cases,” Robert Healy, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Quality, Patient Safety and Experience, said. “Preventing the spread of influenza in our communities is the most effective tool we have to keep our loved ones safe and healthy. These clinics provide another easy, local option for community members to receive a vaccination and stay healthier this season.”
Carle Health officials encourage patients to receive their influenza vaccinations in October before it can spread throughout the community.
Visit Flu Central at Carle.org for a full list of Carle Health Flu Clinics across the region, or call (217) 326-5000 to request flu clinic information in a specific area.
Flu shot appointments can be requested during a regularly scheduled Primary Care appointment, through a nurse visit or at the local health department. Patients can also visit their local retail pharmacy to receive the shot.
Flu vaccines will also be available at the Carle Health Mobile Health Clinic during hours of operation. Nasal Flu Mist will not be available at any Carle Health location. The high-dose vaccine will be available for patients 65 and older or those who are immunocompromised at a scheduled Primary Care visit.
To streamline the experience for participants, flu clinics will not offer the COVID-19 vaccine. Patients should bring their current insurance card and ID to any clinic they attend.
Carle encourages everyone to take extra precautions in the fall and winter months by increasing handwashing and limiting contact with anyone displaying flu symptoms.
