Peoria Health Department Announces Flu Clinic Schedules 

The Peoria City/County Health Department announces that this is the time of year for residents to help protect themselves by getting a flu vaccine.  It is especially important for those people with chronic medical conditions, children over 6 months of age, pregnant women, and those over age 65. 

Public Health Administrator Curt Fenton said, “Vaccination is the primary method for preventing flu and its complications.  We are pleased that Peoria County residents will have multiple clinic sites to be vaccinated this year.” 

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious disease that can cause fever, sore throat, cough, headache, chills, muscle aches, and fatigue.  It can be a serious illness for people of any age, but especially those with respiratory or heart conditions.  In addition, it can cause high fevers and seizures in children.  Each year, more than 200,000 people nationwide are hospitalized and 36,000 people die from flu-related complications. 

Flu vaccines are recommendations for the following individuals: 

• People with chronic medical conditions such as cardiovascular, pulmonary, asthma, renal, hepatic or metabolic disorders including diabetes;
•Children over 6 months of age
• Pregnant women
• People over age 65
• Adults and children who are immunosuppressed
• Residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities;
• Caregivers & family members with contact with high risk individuals, including children under 6 months of age who are too young to be vaccinated
• Heath care workers.

The Peoria City/County Health Department’s flu vaccine clinic schedules are as follows:Flu shots for children will not be available at off-site clinics.Check below for children’s flu clinics held at the Peoria Health Department. 

OFF-SITE CLINICS:ADULTS ONLY 

Monday, October 20 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Galena Park Terrace, 5533 N. Galena Road, Peoria

Wednesday, October 22 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Hollis Park Recreation Center, 10107 S. Vine, Mapleton

Thursday, October 23 – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Princeville State Bank, 142 E. Main, Princeville

Tuesday, October 28 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Elmwood United Methodist Church, 821 W. Main Street, Elmwood

Wednesday, October 29 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Brimfield Library, 111 S. Galena Street, Brimfield

Thursday, October 30 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Alpha Park Library, 3527 S. Airport Road, Bartonville

Monday, November 3 – 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Pearce Center, 610 W. Cedar, Chillicothe

Wednesday, November 5 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cedars of Lebanon, 1047 W. Emily Place, Peoria

Thursday, November 6 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Hanna City Village Hall, 3132 N. First Street, Hanna City

Monday, November 10 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
St. Sharbel’s Apartments II, 3001 W. Lake Avenue, Peoria

Wednesday, November 12 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
St. Sharbel’s Apartments I, 2914 W. Scenic Drive, Peoria

Tuesday, November 18 – 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Neighborhood House, 1020 S. Matthew, Peoria

PEORIA CITY/COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS:
Friday, October 24 – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
ADULTS ONLY
Peoria City/County Health Department, 2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria
Friday, November 14 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 P.M

ALL AGES, INCLUDING CHILDREN
Peoria City/County Health Department,2116 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria
Friday, November 7 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Out of County residents will be charged an additional $5 unless they are on Medicare or Medicaid. For more information, call the Peoria City/County Health Department at 679-6012.