Seasonal Influenza (Flu)

About Us

This program provides influenza immunizations to adults and childen in the Lake County area.

Who Can Receive Services

Children 18 years and younger must be Federal Vaccine for Children (VFC) eligible to receive services. Adults do not have to meet any specific age, demographic or income eligibilities.

Contact Us	Location	Hours
Population Health Services 847.377.8470	Belvidere Annex 2303 Dodge Avenue Waukegan	Varies by appointment.

Additional Information

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 year. 

While flu is unpredictable, it is likely that 2009 H1N1 viruses and regular seasonal viruses will cause illness in the U.S. this flu season. The 2011-2012 flu vaccine will protect against three different flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus and the H1N1 virus that caused so much illness in the past two years. You only need one flu shot this year. However, children younger than nine who did not get a dose of the flu vaccine last year will need two doses of the flu vaccine.

Unlike previous years when vaccination was recommended only to certain categories, this year everyone 6 months of age and older should be vaccinated against influenza, especially pregnant women, young children, people 65 years of age and older, and anyone with underlying health conditions like asthma, diabetes, or a weakened immune system.

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

Flu Vaccine Information Sheet 

Where to Get Your Flu Shot

The Health Department continues to provide flu vaccinations.  Flu shots are $35.00 for adults, 19 years of age and older, and $15.00 for children. The Health Department accepts Medicare Part B, Medicaid, cash and credit cards. For more information, call: (847) 377-8470.

For more information on the flu vaccine and the Health Department's vaccination clinics, click here.

Flu Vaccination Promotion Posters

Early fall flu poster
Late fall flu  poster
Winter flu poster 1
Winter flu poster 2
Winter flu poster 3

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
Poster addressing myths about the flu shot

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

Pandemic Flu Information

A map of Avian Flu in Poultry, Wild Birds, and Humans
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 Illinois Department of Agriculture
Additional information on wild bird and avian flu from the United States Department of Agriculture