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Where Can I Get a Free Flu Shot in Chicago?

By DNAinfo Staff | August 26, 2016 2:39pm | Updated on November 4, 2016 9:11am
 Free flu shots are offered at locations across the city.
Free flu shots are offered at locations across the city.
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CHICAGO — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that everyone get a flu vaccine by the end of October.

In its report on the 2016-2017 flu season, the federal health agency says it is not possible to make predictions on what the severity of the illness will be this year. However, flu viruses are most common during fall and winter months, with activity beginning in October and November, the CDC says.

In Chicago, flu peaks in January and February, local health officials say.

The City of Chicago offers an easy-to-use map at chicagoflushots.org to find out where flu shots are available, including a handful of locations where there is no charge.

The free clinics are:

Greater Lawn WIC
4150 W. 55th Street
Phone: 312.747.5416

Roseland Community WIC
11255 S. Michigan
Phone: 773.785.1173

Uptown WIC
845 W. Wilson Ave., 2nd Level
Phone: 312.742.3227

Lower West WIC
1713 S. Ashland Avenue
Phone: 312.743.1198

Englewood Neighborhood Health Center
641 W. 63rd St., Lower Level
Phone: 312.745.1000

In addition, the Chicago Department of Public Health is holding two upcoming Family Flu Clinics:

• 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy King College, 6343 S. Halsted St. Building W; and Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave.

• 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 S. Western Ave.; Daley College, 7500 S. Pulaski Road; and Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett Ave.

Who's at the highest risk for the flu? The CDC says children younger than five; people 65 and older; pregnant women and residents of nursing homes.

How do I know if I have the flu? Flu signs and symptoms usually include fever and respiratory symptoms, such as cough and runny nose. Other possible symptoms include body aches, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.

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