Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled Across Region

Several county health departments in west-central Illinois are offering flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics as the flu season approaches.

Influenza can occur year-round but is most common from October through May, peaking between December and February. Symptoms include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, sore throat, cough, and a runny or stuffy nose, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. COVID-19 symptoms can be similar but may also include shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Health officials recommend vaccination for both flu and COVID-19.

Residents attending the clinics should bring their insurance cards.

Morgan County
The Morgan County Health Department will hold its annual flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Jacksonville High School’s JHS Bowl, 215 S. Church St., from 1 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 9 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 10. COVID-19 vaccinations are subject to availability.

Scott County
The Scott County Health Department will host several clinics. Three clinics on Monday will provide high-dose flu vaccines for those 65 and older while awaiting regular-strength vaccines:

9–10 a.m. at Manchester Baptist Church, 404 East St., Manchester
10:30–11 a.m. at Alsey Baptist Church, 155 Church Blvd., Alsey
1–3 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Building, 103 Bluffs St., Bluffs

A full-day clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 10 at Scott County Health Department, 335 W. Cherry St., Winchester, with regular-strength flu shots expected. Residents who cannot leave their car can call 217-742-8203 for assistance.

Greene County
Greene County Health Department will offer flu vaccination clinics from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday in October at 310 Fifth St., Carrollton. COVID-19 vaccine supplies are limited.

Drive-through clinics will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 9 at the Roodhouse square and Oct. 16 at Circa 182, 1377 Fifth St., Carrollton. A walk-in clinic is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 22 at the Roodhouse location, 205 Morse St.

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