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The Health Department’s Immunization Program is again offering Flu and Pneumonia shots at select community sites throughout Lake County.
Staff Summary
• The 5 largest sites will take appointments via website (www.lakecountyflu.com <http://www.lakecountyflu.com/>) and phone, and will also receive walk-ins (Warren, Mundelein, Ela, Highland Park, Lake Forest). The remaining 8 sites will be walk-in only (Lindenhurst, Libertyville, Vernon, Waukegan, Round Lake, Fox Lake, North Chicago, Fremont).
• All sites have negotiated back-up dates in the event of inclement weather or vaccine supply issues.
• Additional flu and pneumonia shots for all age groups will be available at the Immunization Annex, 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan, MONDAYS, October 20 - December 15, 9 am - 11 am. Also, flu shots will be available to all age groups at our year round children’s clinics. Refer to www.lakecountyflu.com <http://www.lakecountyflu.com/> for the children’s clinic schedule.
• Medicare and Medicaid will be billed; those not eligible for Medicare or Medicaid will be charged a fee. Standard fees are $35.00 for flu and $52.00 for pneumonia. No one is refused service based on inability to pay.
• A special flu clinic will be held in conjunction with the County Board meeting on November 18, 2008, from 8:00 am to 12 noon. There is no fee for county employees, retirees and elected officials. Special clinics for employees and retirees have been scheduled for the Immunization Annex, Belvidere Campus, the Winchester House, and Depke Center (see schedule). Email announcements will be made.