OTTAWA – The LaSalle County Health Department will continue its flu clinics this month in efforts to reach more people. According to the department everyone six months and older should get vaccinated. Leslie Daugherty says, it takes two weeks for antibodies to develop after getting the flu shot, so its best to get vaccinated as soon as possible. The clinic is scheduled on Thursday October 18th and the following Thursday of October 25th.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine and Influenza HD (High Dose) Vaccine for persons 65 and older will be available. All LaSalle County Health Department influenza vaccines are preservative free. The fee for the seasonal flu shot will be 25 dollars. The Fee for influenza HD will be 50 dollars. Insurance billing will be provided for Medicare part B and Medicaid eligible clients and also for most health insurance companies. You must have your insurance card with you.
The clinic is scheduled as follows:
October 18th from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LaSalle County Health Department
October 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. LaSalle County Health Department
November 15th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. LaSalle County Health Department
Weekday Mornings, 6am-11am
