ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2020)— The Rock Island County Health Department (RICHD) will hold a socially distanced drive-through flu vaccination clinic, 9AM-3PM, September 30, at the Greater Quad City Auto Auction, 4015 78th Ave, Milan. The event is open to anyone.
RICHD also will offer walk-in flu vaccination clinics inside the health department, 2112 25th Ave, Rock Island. The clinics are 9AM-Noon and 1-4PM, October 13, October 20, October 27, and November 10. Masks and social-distancing requirements will be enforced.
“This year is it vitally important for everyone 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine because COVID-19 and serious cases of influenza use the same health-care resources: Intensive-care beds, ventilators, and staff,” said Janet Hill, public information officer of the Rock Island County Health Department. “COVID-19 and influenza are different viruses. You could get both. However, a flu shot greatly reduces the probability that you will get the flu. Please get the flu vaccination to help preserve health-care resources and take care of our community’s health.”
At all RICHD flu shot clinics, there is no out-of-pocket expense to those with Medicare Part B or an Illinois Medicaid card. Most Blue Cross, UnitedHealth Care, Health Alliance, Aetna, Coventry/First Health, HFN, HealthLink, and Humana insurance plans are accepted. Please bring all insurance cards with you to the drive-through and walk-in clinics. Insurance coverages change frequently, so please check with your insurance carrier to make sure your flu shot is covered. For those not using insurance, the cost is $35. High-dose vaccines for seniors are $55 without insurance. Visa and Mastercard will be accepted. For more information, please call the health department at 309-794-7080.
