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Lake County Health Department /
Community Health CenterLake County Health Department

Irene T. Pierce, M.S.N.
Executive Director 

 

adults receiving immunizations

Influenza (Flu)
 
Visit LCHD's H1N1 Web page for H1N1 information, frequently asked questions, resources and links. You can also call the Flu Hotline at 847.377.8350.

The flu is a contagious, viral respiratory illness. Symptoms can range from mild to severe which could lead to death. In order to reduce the risk of getting the flu, it is important to get the flu vaccination each fall.

Additional information on flu, as well as flu vaccination clinic schedules can be found at LakeCountyFlu.com.

In Lake County, the flu season typically last from November through April. The Immunization Program conducts public flu vaccination clinics throughout the County every fall. The Lake County Health Department (LCHD) works in conjunction with hospitals, other health care providers and schools regarding tracking disease occurrence, prevention & treatment, disease control and public education.

child receiving immunization

Information for Individuals
Information for Health Care Providers
H1N1 Influenza Information
Avian Influenza Information

Season-themed Flu Vaccination Promotion Posters
Early fall flu poster
Late fall flu  poster

Information for Individuals

Center for Disease Control Flu Information
Illinois Department of Public Health Flu Information
LCHD Common flu versus Avian flu
LCHD/CHC Stay Healthy Flyer

Information for Health Care Providers

International and National Flu Activity
Illinois Department of Public Health Flu Activity
Center for Disease Control Flu Information
Illinois Department of Public Health Flu Information
LCHD Common flu versus Avian flu
LCHD/CHC Stay Healthy Flyer
“Cover your Cough” health poster

Pandemic Flu Information

A map of Avian Flu in Poultry, Wild Birds, and Humans
Pandemic Flu and Avian Influenza
Emergency Preparedness – What You Can Do
Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families
Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Businesses
Wild Bird and Avian Flu information from the National Wildlife Health Center Advisory
Wild Bird and Avian Flu information from the Illinois Department of Agriculture
Additional information on wild bird and avian flu from the United States Department of Agriculture

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Contact Us

847.377.8000
Community Health Services
Patricia Donald, Interim Director
3010 Grand Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085

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