Flu Shots Still Available

Suburban Cook County residents who would like to receive a flu shot can still get one from Cook County Department of Public Health clinics.  "The flu season usually peaks in February so it is not too late to receive the vaccine," said CCDPH Director Stephen A. Martin, Jr., Ph D, M.P.H.  "We are currently seeing pockets of flu in our area.  Getting vaccinated now will protect people through the rest of the season."

To receive vaccine, you must be a resident of suburban Cook County and show proof of residency such as a driver's license, utility or tax bill.

In addition, you must meet one of the following requirements:

• You must be between 6 - 23 months of age
• You must be 50 years of age or older
• You must have a chronic condition such as heart, kidney, or lung disease
• You must be a pregnant woman
• You must be a health care worker with direct patient care
• You must live with or care for children less than 6 months of age or those who are in a high-risk category

Clinics well be held at the following locations while the vaccine lasts:

Bridgeview
Every Tuesday through Friday  9:00am - 4:00pm
Bridgeview Courthouse
10220 S 76th Avenue
708-974-6160

Markham
Every Tuesday through Friday  9:00am - 4:00pm
Markham Courthouse
165th & Kedzie Pkwy
708-210-4500

South Holland
Every Tuesday through Friday  9:00am - 4:00pm
Southeastern Health Center of Cook County
62 W 159th Street

Maywood
Every Tuesday through Friday  9:00am - 4:00pm
Eisenhower Tower
1701 S First Avenue
708-450-5300

Rolling Meadows
Every Monday  1:00pm - 7:00pm  and Every Friday  9:00am - 11:00am
Rolling Meadows Courthouse
2121 Euclid Avenue
847-818-2860

There is no charge for the fllu shot.  We encourage residents to check with their medical provider about vaccine availability.

For more information or to check vaccine availability, please call the CCDPH flu hotline at 708-492-2185 or log on to www.cookcountypublichealth.org