McHenry County Schedules Flu Shot Clinics

The McHenry County Department of Health joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in encouraging an annual flu shot for everyone six months and older as the best protection against influenza, according to a press release issued by the county.

Appointments for mercury-free shots for adults and children nine years and older can be made at 815-334-4510 (for all clinics), or online at www.mcdh.info.

Cost for a shot is $30; Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted.

MCDH flu clinics are scheduled in September on the following dates/locations:

Crystal Lake, MCDH – Sept. 7, 8:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

100 N. Route 14, Crystal Lake 

Johnsburg: McHenry Township Office – Sept. 10, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. 

3703 North Richmond Road, Johnsburg

Woodstock: MCDH (Building A) – Sept. 12, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.

2200 N. Seminary Ave. (Route 47), Woodstock

Crystal Lake: Algonquin Township Office – Sept. 14, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. 

3702 U.S. 14, Crystal Lake

The flu is a serious and contagious illness – even healthy people can get it. As the flu season is long and unpredictable, the CDC recommends getting a flu shot before flu season begins as it takes two weeks for antibodies to develop to provide protection.

A flu shot protects you and the people around you like pregnant women, young children, people with chronic health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease), and people age 65 and older who are especially at risk for complications from the flu, the press release states.

Simple ways to protect yourself also include covering your cough, washing your hands and staying home when sick. For more flu information, visit www.mcdh.info.