Flu shots for adults and children are now available at all First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon. Adults can receive their flu shot on a walk-in basis or by appointment, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM; children’s shots are by appointment only. Shots are offered at no cost for those with Medicare or insurance, but don’t forget to bring your card to qualify. For those without coverage, the cost is $60. A Drive-Thru Adult Flu Shot Clinic takes place in Kewanee on October 17th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, in the health department’s west parking lot.
The Health Department is rolling out the 3-component Trivalent Seasonal Flu vaccine at First Choice Healthcare locations in Kewanee, Colona, and Toulon. Officials emphasize that this shot offers the most thorough protection against influenza for residents this season. Those interested in receiving the vaccine or seeking additional details can contact First Choice Healthcare by phone in Kewanee at 309-852-5272, Colona at 309-792-4011, or Toulon at 309-852-3115. More information is also available online at www.henrystarkhealth.com or through the Henry and Stark County Health Departments’ social media channels.
