The Chicago Department of Public Health Reminds Residents ‘It’s not too late to get a flu shot’

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Health

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Health

The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) reminds residents that it is not too late to protect yourself and the health of your families by getting a flu shot. The flu vaccine not only decreases the severity of illness and the duration of symptoms but also decreases the ability of the virus to among families and friends. It is important to seek medical attention if you notice serious symptoms or have any underlying medical conditions to receive appropriate evaluation. This season, CDPH has already operated 74 walk-in influenza vaccine clinics across the city but continue to make flu vaccine available at 5 Walk-in Immunization clinics.  In partnership with Walgreens pharmacy, CDPH plans to make additional flu vaccine available at several locations around the city. Vaccine will be available for no out-of-pocket cost for individuals who are uninsured or unable to pay. 

Vaccine will be available during pharmacy hours at the following locations:
11 E. 75th St., Chicago, IL (75th and State)
3201 N. Broadway St., Chicago, IL (Broadway and Belmont)
2340 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL (Madison and Western)
5222 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL (Madison and Laramie)

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