CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- It's flu season, and that means it is time to get your yearly flu shot.
The Chicago Department of Public Health is calling on everyone six months and older to get their yearly flu vaccine as the first, and most important step, in protecting against the flu.
CDPH said getting a flu shot this fall is more important than ever, to reduce your risk from flu while also helping conserve health resources in hospitals already caring for COVID-19 patients. The flu vaccine is safe, effective and readily available citywide at many doctor’s offices, pharmacies, community health centers and flu clinics.
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To help all residents receive their flu vaccine, CDPH is hosting 12 community flu clinics over the next two weeks where residents can get their flu shot for no out-of-pocket cost, regardless of their immigration status and ability to pay. The flu clinics will be hosted at large locations across the city, such as at Chicago's City Colleges, to allow for appropriate social distancing and to protect staff and clients. Walk-ins are welcome, but to prevent waiting, CDPH strongly encourages everyone to make an appointment.
CDPH said residents are best served when they receive vaccines as part of a routine visit with a primary care provider. If you do not have a doctor, find a nearby pharmacy that offers the flu vaccine or call 311 to locate a CDPH community flu clinic. To make it easier for residents to find a location to be vaccinated, CDPH has relaunched the Chicago Flu Vaccine Finder, a web-based app that shows the closest location where the flu shot is available.
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For more information about the flu and to see the full list of community flu clinics in Chicago, visit chicago.gov/flu.