Influenza season doesn't peak until late January or later, but can often last until April
QUINCY, IL -- The wind didn't keep hundreds from swinging through John Wood Community College today for a quick poke in the arm.
The Adams County Health Department hosted its second drive-thru flu and pneumonia clinic and are calling it a success.
Jarod Welch Director of Health Protection says influenza season doesn't peak until late January or later, but can often last until April.
That's why he says the best time to receive immunization is throughout late fall and winter.
And whether you're a child, busy soccer mom, or retired grandfather this convenient clinic benefits them all.
"Well we had a lot of questions of who we're trying to benefit with this clinic specifically and it actually is a lot of folks everybody needs a flu shot, so what we're trying to do is make it as convenient as we possibly can," said Welch.
"It was worth the wait," said Willis Klossing, clinic patient from Quincy.
"Why is that?" Said Justen Arnold
"Because I had my sodie I had the radio, I was comfortable in my car and everything," said Klossing
From now through November 9th, Adams County Health Department will hold several drive through clinics.
Here is a list of other Adams County clinics:
October 28, 2008 Central High School 3:30-5:30 p.m.
October 28, 2008 Mendon Grade School 3:30-5:30 p.m.
October 30. 2008 Quincy Senior Center 2-6 p.m.
November 2, 2008 Central Fire Station 12:30-2:30 p.m. (Drive-thru clinic for adults, walk-in only for children)
November 4, 2008 Liberty School 3:30 pm - 5:30 p.m.
November 4, 2008 Payson Grade School 3:30-5:30 p.m.
November 9, 2008 Adams County Health Department 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Adult flu vaccine: $25.00
Pediatric flu vaccine: $10.00
Adult pneumonia vaccine: $35.00
The health department will accept Medicare Part B and Illinois Public Aid for flu vaccine; Medicare Part B only for pneumonia vaccine. Please bring your card.
ALso, there will be a flu clinic on the Roland Center of Fine Arts parking area of Hannibal-LaGrange College in Hannibal on Wednesday, October 28 from 3-7 p.m.; drive-up or walk-in.
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