Morris Hospital Hosting Influenza Vaccine Clinics
September 16, 2024, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers will be offering influenza (flu) vaccination clinics to the public at five Morris Hospital locations during September and October.
Individuals interested in receiving a flu vaccination through Morris Hospital should call the location that is hosting the clinic to schedule an appointment. Vaccines will be available on-site for everyone age 6 months through age 65+. Walk-ins will also be accepted. A valid form of ID and current health insurance card are required at the time of the appointment.
The flu vaccine clinics will be held:
- Minooka Healthcare Center at the Morris Hospital Ridge Road Campus: 27240 W. Saxony Dr., Suite 201, Channahon. Phone 815-467-1518.
- September 23, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- October 14, 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
- Morris Healthcare Center – Pediatricians, 151 W. High St. (upper level), Morris. Phone 815-705-3300
- October 2, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
- Morris Hospital Diamond-Coal City Campus, 1450 E. Division St. Diamond. Phone: 815-634-3500
- October 8, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- October 10, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Marseilles Healthcare Center, 580 Sycamore St. Marseilles. Phone: 815-795-2122
- October 11, 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
- October 14, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus, 1306 Gemini Circle. Ottawa. Phone: 815-433-9200
- October 14, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
- October 25, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone age 6 months and older receive an influenza (flu) vaccine every flu season with rare exceptions. People who should not receive a flu shot include: children younger than 6 months of age; people with severe, life-threatening allergies to any ingredient in a flu vaccine (other than egg proteins) such as gelatin, antibiotics, or other ingredients; people who have had a severe allergic reaction to a dose of influenza vaccine. People who have ever had Guillain-Barre Syndrome should talk to their health care provider before getting a flu shot.
According to the CDC, getting a flu vaccine every year is the best way to reduce risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications.
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