Flu shot clinics on way for Freeport area. Here's a schedule
Thinking of getting a flu shot this year? FHN has a number of opportunities throughout the Freeport area.
“If your last flu shot was before June 1, 2023, you need a new one for the coming season,” FHN Infection Preventionist Margie Kochsmier, said in a recent news release.
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming flu clinics.
Can anyone get a shot?
All of FHN's flu shot clinics are open to the public.
What kind of shot will I get?
Adults under 65 years of age will get a quadrivalent vaccine that protects against 4 strains of influenza. for $32. Adults 65 and over will receive a high-dose version of the vaccine ($70). There is no out-of-pocket expense for those covered by Medicare Part B (please present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (list available at each location – covered persons MUST present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for the billing process).
How much do the shots cost?
The quadrivalent vaccine for adults under 65 is $32. The high-dose version is $70. According to a news release from FHN, there is no out-of-pocket expense for those covered by Medicare Part B (must present Medicare card) or a Medicare HMO accepted by FHN (Lists area available at each location and covered persons must present the Medicare HMO card instead of the Medicare card for billing).
No other insurance coverage can be accepted at these flu shot clinics, and per government regulations, no Medicaid cards can be accepted at these locations.
Immunizations may be paid for by cash, credit card, or check payable to FHN. Receipts will be available to submit to individuals’ healthcare insurance provider for reimbursement.
Will I also get the COVID-19 booster?
COVID-19 booster vaccines are not available at these events.
What do I need to bring?
Medicare card, if you have one, Medicare HMO card, if you have one, and everyone must show a photo ID.
Can I bring children to one of these clinics?
For their own safety, children should be immunized at their regular healthcare provider’s office.
What if I have an allergy?
Persons with allergy to eggs or the flu vaccine, those with an illness accompanied by a fever or depressed immune system should not receive the flu immunization at these locations.
Where are this year's walk-up clinic locations?
Oct. 8 • 10 a.m. – noon at First Lutheran Church, 301 S. Clay St., Mount Carroll
Oct. 12 • 1 – 3 p.m. at Mest Manor, 525 Third St., Savanna
Oct. 13 • 9 a.m. – noon at Carroll County Senior Center, 17612 Benton St., Mount Carroll (free blood pressure screening also available to the public)
Oct. 15 • 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 1440 S. Walnut Ave., Freeport
Oct. 19 • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Liberty Estates, 2140 Navajo Drive, Freeport (free blood pressure screening also available to the public)
Oct. 20 • 2 – 4 p.m. at Freeport State Bank, 1718 S. Dirck Drive, Freeport
Oct. 24 • 10 a.m. – noon at Bethel United Methodist Church, 217 S. Hickory St., Shannon
Oct. 27 • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Golden Meals, 524 W. Stephenson St., Freeport (rear entrance, lower level) (free blood pressure screening also available to the public)
Oct. 27 • 3 – 5:30 p.m. at State Bank of Pearl City, 215 S. Main St., Pearl City
Oct. 30 • 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport
Nov. 3 • 1 – 3 p.m. at Sullivan’s Foods, 201 Dodds Drive, Lena
Nov. 3 • 4 – 6 p.m. at Sullivan’s Foods, 103 W. North Ave., Stockton
Nov. 4 • 9 a.m. – noon at Sullivan’s Foods, 217 Chicago Ave., Savanna
Nov. 5 • 10 a.m. – noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 229 S. First St., Pearl City
Nov. 7 • 9 a.m. – noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 Country Lane, Lena (free blood pressure screening also available to the public)
Nov. 8 • 9 – 11:30 a.m. at Lake Summerset Lodge, 1202 Lake Summerset Road, Davis (free blood pressure screening also available to the public)
Nov. 9 • 3 – 6 p.m. at Sullivan’s Foods, 2002 W. Galena Ave., Freeport
Nov. 10 • 9 a.m. – noon at Carroll County Senior Center, 17612 Benton St., Mount Carroll (free blood pressure screening also available to the public)
Nov. 13 • 1 – 3 p.m. at Sullivan’s Foods, 101 E. IL Route 64, Mount Morris
Nov. 21 • 9 a.m. – noon at Fitness Lifestyles, 641 W. Stephenson St., Freeport
Where are this year's drive-thru clinics?
Oct. 11, 3 – 6 p.m., FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills
Oct. 14, 8 – 10:30 a.m., FHN Family Healthcare Center – Burchard Hills
Can children get flu shots at the drive-thru clinic?
No. Children cannot receive their flu shot at any of the drive-through clinics.
For more information?
Call FHN Community Services at 815-599-7437 or visit fhn.org/flu2023.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Flu shot clinics on way for Freeport area. Here's a schedule
