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DUNNING— Stay ahead of the sniffly winter blues with a free flu shot courtesy of the 38th Ward and city's health department this Saturday.
the Chicago Department of Public Health will be offering flu vaccinations free of charge to residents from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, at Ald. Nicholas Sposato's office at 3821 N. Harlem Ave.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the influenza virus generally peaks in January and February and in serious cases can lead to hospitalization or even death.
The CDC recommends flu shots especially for the elderly and very young, who are most vulnerable to complications from the illness.
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