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The Flu Ends with You
Carle community flu clinics are scheduled to begin October 10. As the largest provider of flu vaccine in the Champaign-Urbana area, 44,000 doses will be available at nine locations throughout Champaign, Coles, Douglas, Piatt and Vermilion Counties as well as at all Carle providers' offices.
No appointment is necessary at the community flu clinics. Carle patients may choose direct billing and must bring their clinic number and insurance card to do so. Medicare patients must bring their Medicare cards for direct billing. Non-Medicare or non-Carle Physician Group patients should be prepared to pay at the time of service. Seasonal flu shots cost $30, Nasal Vaccine FluMist® $35 and Pneumovax vaccinations $60.
The Centers for Disease Control recommend flu vaccines for persons age 6 months and older, though some Carle locations specify minimum age requirements.
For more information, call the Carle flu hotline at (217) 326-5000.
Resources from our health library
What Are the Risk Factors for the Flu?
Anyone can get the flu. But you're more likely to become infected if you:
- Have a weakened immune system.
- Have frequent, close contact with young children.
- Work in a healthcare setting where you may be exposed to flu germs.
- Live or work with someone who has the flu.
- Haven't received an annual flu shot.
How Does the Flu Spread?
The flu is caused by viruses (germs). The germs spread through the air in droplets when someone who has the flu coughs, sneezes, laughs, or talks. You can become infected when you inhale these germs directly. You can also become infected when you touch a surface on which the droplets have landed and then transfer the germs to your eyes, nose, or mouth. Touching used tissues, or sharing utensils, drinking glasses, or a toothbrush with an infected person can expose you to flu germs, too.
What Are the Symptoms of the Flu?
Flu symptoms tend to come on quickly and may last a few days to a few weeks. They include:
- Fever (usually higher than 101°F) and chills
- Sore throat and headache
- Dry cough
- Runny nose
- Tiredness and weakness
- Muscle aches
More information from Flu.gov
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Flu Clinic Dates & Locations
Vineyard Christian Church: Completed
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Carle - Danville: Completed
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Carle - Champaign on Curtis: Completed
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Carle - Mahomet: Completed
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Carle - Monticello: Completed
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Carle - Rantoul: Completed
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Carle - Mattoon/Charleston: Completed
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Carle - Tuscola: Completed
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Carle - Urbana on Windsor
October 20 - December 31: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Walk-in flu shot for ages 6 months and older, FluMist for ages 2 to 49 years without underlying health conditions and Pneumovax for ages 18 years and older.
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