Anyone can get sick with influenza (the flu), even healthy people. There is a safe and effective
vaccine available to help fight off the flu. Vaccinations reduce your risk of illness, hospitalization, or even death; and you help prevent the spread of flu to others.

Now is the time to get your flu vaccine, before influenza begins spreading in our community. Health officials recommend that everyone 6 months and older receive the flu vaccine this season. Because of the pandemic, getting the flu vaccine this year is even more important to keep you healthy. Don’t let flu happen, get your flu vaccine.

This year, the Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is hosting drive-thru flu vaccine clinics for Winnebago County residents age 6 months and older at no cost to recipients. Parents or legal guardians must be with children under 18 years of age. No appointment needed. If you have one, please bring your photo id card and your insurance card with you. Please remember to wear your face coverings. More information is available online here.

WCHD Drive-Thru Flu Vaccine Clinics:
* Saturday, October 10: 10am – 2pm at Winnebago County Fairgrounds – 500 W. First Street, Pecatonica
* Saturday, October 17: 10am – 2pm at North Towne Mall, 3600 N. Main St. Rockford
* Saturday, October 24: 10am – 2pm at the Winnebago County Health Department, 555 North Court Street, Rockford

For more information on influenza and WCHD v Community Flu Clinic sites, visit the Winnebago County Health Department website.