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Flu season is upon us

Flu season is upon us

The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is offering flu vaccines starting September 23, at their main Springfield location at 2833 South Grand Avenue East. Photo: Shutterstock


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) The Sangamon County Department of Public Health is offering flu vaccines starting September 23, at their main Springfield location at 2833 South Grand Avenue East.

Hours for the walk-in clinics are:

  •  Mondays: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 Everyone six months and older is recommended to get an annual flu shot. The typical flu season is from October to May.

Accepted insurances include Medicare Part B, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Molina, Meridian, United Healthcare and Healt Alliance. 

To learn more please call 217-535-3102 or visit the Sangamon County Department of Health.

 Public flu vaccine clinics in the area:

  • Thursday, Sept. 25th 1pm – 3pm Divernon Senior Center- 44 E. Dodds St., Divernon
  • Wednesday, Oct. 1st 9am – 11am Senior Services- 701 W. Mason St., Springfield
  • Wednesday, Oct. 1st 1pm – 3pm Sangamon Co. Fairgrounds- 316 W. Birch, New Berlin
  • Tuesday, Oct. 7th 9am – 11am St. Jude’s Parish Center 633 S. Walnut, Rochester
  • Wednesday, Oct. 8th 1:30pm – 2:30pm City of Athens- 210 Dottie Bednarko Dr., Athens
  • Thursday, Oct. 9th 9am – 11am Buffalo Community Center -600 S. Main St., Buffalo Friday, Oct. 10th 1pm – 2 pm
  • Williamsville Community Center 141 W. Main St., Williamsville Friday, Oct. 17th 10 am – 11am Villa- West 100 Stardust Dr., Sherman     

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