Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Sangamon County Department of Public Health will offer seasonal influenza immunizations to the public starting September 23rd, 2024, at 2833 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield.

The hours are as follows:
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.

SCDPH joins the Centers for Disease Control in their strong recommendation that everyone six months of age and older get their yearly flu vaccination as soon as vaccines become available in their community.

Influenza, commonly called the flu, is caused by viruses that infect the respiratory tract and spreads from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Typical symptoms include a fever of 100° to 103° in adults and often higher in children, dry cough, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle aches, and extreme fatigue. The flu season typically runs from October through May. It takes up to 2 weeks for protection to develop after the vaccination.

They accept Medicare Part B, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Molina, Meridian, United Healthcare and Health Alliance.

To learn more call 217-535-3102 or visit SCDPH.org.