RaeAnn Tucker
Director of Health Promotion
November 22, 2023
The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and their First Choice Healthcare Clinics note it’s the time of year to look ahead to preventing sickness during the upcoming holiday and infectious season. It’s important to alert the public that Covid-19, Flu, RSV and Common Cold infections will be and are already on the rise. Therefore, we offer some suggestions on how to help keep germs away during gatherings and activities and the infectious season.
Many of these seasonal infections have some shared and in-common symptoms; thus, it can be hard to diagnose and differentiate the infections. Therefore, the Health Department is sharing messaging and guidance to help local residents and families to better understand these infections and how to prevent and treat them.
Remember, it’s important to enjoy the season’s traditions in good health by taking steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 and other infections:
• Stay up to date with COVID-19 & Flu vaccines
• Know what to do if you're exposed
• Stay at home when you are sick
• Avoid contact with others who are sick
• And feel free to wear a mask
The Henry & Stark County Health Departments and First Choice Healthcare are pleased to remind local residents we now have both Pfizer & Moderna Updated Covid-19 Shots for all Adults & Children (6mos.+) at our clinics in Kewanee and Colona. Covid-19 shots will be available by appointment at both locations, simply call the First Choice Healthcare location nearest you: Kewanee 309-852-5272 or Colona 309-792-4011.
Adults 18 years+ can get their Flu vaccination at either the First Choice Healthcare Kewanee or Colona location on a “Walk-In Basis” (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm).
