Health Department announces Influenza is
high throughout the state of Illinois
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[December 23, 2014]
LINCOLN - Illinois is seeing influenza
activity throughout the state. According to the Illinois Department of
Public Health, a total of 43 influenza outbreaks were reported last
season (2013-2014) in comparison to 54 outbreaks already reported this
season with the majority reported in the last 2 weeks.
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Flu vaccinations are available at the Logan County Department of
Public Health walk-in clinic, located at 109 Third Street, Lincoln.
The walk-in clinic hours of operation are Monday through Thursday,
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The high dose flu vaccine is now in stock at LCDPH and available to
the public. Residents who are 65 and older now have a choice of the
regular seasonal flu vaccine or the high dose flu vaccine which is
$45.00 or no charge with a Medicare B card. The LCDPH recommends
talking with your doctor about which type is best for you.
![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2014/Dec/22/images/ads/current/sunloan_bch_121614.png) The regular seasonal flu vaccine is also available at no cost to all
Medicare B and Medicaid recipients. The Medicare B and/or Medicaid
card must be presented at the time of vaccination. The cost of the
regular seasonal flu vaccine for persons without Medicare B and/or
Medicaid is $28.00 for adults, 23.75 for children 6 months through
18 years who have no health insurance or health insurance that
doesn’t cover vaccines.
The Logan County Department of Public Health recommends that you
take everyday
precautions to stay healthy.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or
sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. If you
don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or
elbow, not your hands.
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- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially
after you cough or sneeze. If soap and water are not
available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread
that way.
- Stay home if you get sick. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you stay home
from work or school and limit contact with others to keep
from infecting them.
Following this public health advice can prevent the
spread of influenza as well as other viruses that cause
respiratory infections.
[Don Cavi, LCDPH Public Health
Administrator]
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