Fight The Flu at Orland Township – Suburban Chicagoland

At Orland Township residents will have the opportunity to receive their seasonal flu-shots on select days in the coming months.

Starting on September 21st, Orland Township residents will have the opportunity to receive their seasonal flu-shots on select Wednesdays at the Township offices, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, from 3 to 7 p.m. Two weekend clinics are scheduled for those otherwise unable to attend a midweek clinic.

Orland Townships 2022 Flu Shot Clinics are all walk-in (no appointment necessary) and for anyone 3 years of age or older. Pneumonia vaccines (Pneumovax 23 and Prevnar 13) will also be available at the Orland Township Flu Shot Clinics to adults 19 years of ages or older.

It is asked that residents bring an updated immunization record and consult with their physician as to which vaccines they may need.Those receiving a shot are asked to wear a short sleeve shirt.

The Township asks that those planning on attending any of the clinics arrive in good health.

ORLAND TOWNSHIP FLU SHOT CLINICS

14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park

Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

September 21 & 28

October 12 & 19

November 2 & 9

Orland Township will also be offering off-site flu shots on the following dates:

Sunday, September 25 8 a.m. to Noon

St. Francis of Assisi Church

15050 Wolf Road, Orland Park

Another easily available option for residents is the Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic. As one of the Townships more popular offers, this clinic does operate on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.

Saturday, October 1 9 a.m. to Noon

Orland Township Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic

14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park

The following will be available atallclinics:

Fluarix Quadrivalent*

ONLY at our monthly immunization clinic.

*Fluarix protects against four different flu viruses.

*Fluarix is preservative free.

Flublok Quadrivalent*

*Flublok is 100% egg-free.

*Flublok is highly purified and preservative free.

*Three times more antigens than traditional flu vaccine.

Fluzone High-Dose*

Individuals with Traditional Medicare Part B: Orland Township will bill Medicare for vaccine(s).

Those with a Medicare Advantage Plan or Retiree Plan (depending upon your insurance plan), may be able to submit vaccine receipt for reimbursement.

*Fluzone HD Vaccine is preservative free.

Pneumonia Vaccine(s):NO insurance accepted for Pneumonia vaccinesPneumovax 23: $100Prevnar 13: $195

For more information on Orland Township services, please call at (708) 403-4222, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or visit the website atwww.orlandtownship.org.

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