RaeAnn Tucker
Director of Health Promotion
December 1, 2023
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and their First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee and Colona announce that December 4-8, 2023 has been proclaimed National Influenza Vaccination Week. National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an annual observance in December to remind everyone 6 months and older that there’s still time to get vaccinated against flu to be protected during the upcoming season. Therefore, we want to remind area residents that our First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee and Colona still have flu vaccine available for anyone wanting this year's flu shot.
Flu vaccinations are available to the general public, while supplies last. Flu vaccine is available for all ages: infants (6 mos+); children and adults. All payer sources will be accepted to cover the cost of vaccination including: Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, CHIP State insurance; cash and credit card.
Flu shots may be administered at “No-Charge” to those who have Medicare Part-B and some insurance plans which are accepted. You must, however, bring your Medicare and/or Insurance card with you in order to receive the shots. The cost of this year’s flu shot, for those paying cash, is $33.
RaeAnn Tucker, Health Department Director of Health Promotion states, “Vaccination is particularly important for people who are most vulnerable to developing serious flu complications, including people with certain chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. In fact, last flu season 9 out of 10 adults hospitalized for flu had at least one reported underlying medical condition.”
Tucker adds, “There’s so much that’s beyond control this winter season. But we do have the power to get a flu shot to protect ourselves and our families from flu and its complications.”
In addition, the Health Department reminds individuals that you may practice infection preventative measures like cleaning hands frequently, covering your nose and mouth when coughing, and containing the spread of the infection by staying home when you are ill.
To make an appointment or for more information, call the First Choice Healthcare Clinic nearest you Kewanee (309) 852-5272 or Colona (309) 792-4011 or visit our website at www.henrystarkhealth.com or find us on Facebook at Henry and Stark County Health Departments or Follow Us On Twitter and Instagram.
