Carle Health is hosting several community influenza (flu) vaccine clinics throughout October and November. The flu shot is recommended for those age 6 months and older to help prevent life-threatening complications, which can be worse for infants, older adults and those with chronic conditions.
“An annual flu shot helps protect you and your community during flu season,” Jill Dodaro, vice president, Patient Care & Chief Nursing Officer, West Region, said. “Carle Health is committed to providing local resources and flu clinics to increase the accessibility of flu protection and to better prevent it’s spread.”
Carle Health officials encourage patients to consult their medical provider and receive their influenza vaccinations before it can spread throughout the community.
“The flu virus changes year to year, and an annual flu shot helps protect you from current flu strains,” Neena Tripathy, MD, medical director, Primary Care and Ambulatory Pediatrics, said. “Even if you received a flu shot last year, receiving the current formula can help prevent the spread of influenza and can lessen the severity of some cases.”
In 2025, the following Carle Health flu clinics will be held:
Carle Urbana on Windsor, located at 1818 E. Windsor Rd. - Urbana, IL 61802
Carle Danville Medical Office Center at The Riverfront, located at 516 W. Madison St. - Danville, IL 61832
Other opportunities to receive flu shots in the region include:
Carle Health Olney at 363 North West Street in Olney
“Even if you received a flu shot last year, the virus changes from flu season to flu season,” Dodaro said. “Receiving a flu shot can keep you healthy throughout the fall and winter and even lessen the severity of the flu if you become sick.”
Nasal Flu Mist will not be available at any Carle Health location. The high-dose vaccine will be available for patients 65 and older or those who are immunocompromised at a scheduled Primary Care visit.
To streamline the experience for participants, flu clinics will not offer the COVID-19 or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine. Patients should bring their current insurance card and ID to any clinic they attend.
“Carle is committed to making it easy for community members to have access to these preventative opportunities,” Dr. Tripathy said. “These clinics are a convenient, local option for community members to receive their flu shot, keeping their loved ones safe and healthy during the height of flu season.”
Carle Health encourages everyone to take extra precautions in the fall and winter months by increasing handwashing and limiting contact with anyone displaying flu symptoms.
Visit Flu Central at Carle.org for more information about upcoming flu clinics and local vaccination resources.
“An annual flu shot helps protect you and your community during flu season,” Jill Dodaro, vice president, Patient Care & Chief Nursing Officer, West Region, said. “Carle Health is committed to providing local resources and flu clinics to increase the accessibility of flu protection and to better prevent it’s spread.”
Carle Health officials encourage patients to consult their medical provider and receive their influenza vaccinations before it can spread throughout the community.
“The flu virus changes year to year, and an annual flu shot helps protect you from current flu strains,” Neena Tripathy, MD, medical director, Primary Care and Ambulatory Pediatrics, said. “Even if you received a flu shot last year, receiving the current formula can help prevent the spread of influenza and can lessen the severity of some cases.”
In 2025, the following Carle Health flu clinics will be held:
Carle Urbana on Windsor, located at 1818 E. Windsor Rd. - Urbana, IL 61802
- Wednesday, Oct. 8, 8 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 9, 8 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.
- Wednesday. Oct. 15, 8 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 16, 8 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Carle Danville Medical Office Center at The Riverfront, located at 516 W. Madison St. - Danville, IL 61832
- Drive-thru clinic on Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Drive- thru clinic on Thursday, Oct. 9, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Other opportunities to receive flu shots in the region include:
- A flu clinic for pediatric patients only on Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Carle Health Urbana on Windsor. To make an appointment for this clinic date, please call the Patient Support and Access Center.
- Every Wednesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., from Oct. 8 through Nov. 26
Carle Health Olney at 363 North West Street in Olney
- A walk-in flu shot clinic will be held Friday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Even if you received a flu shot last year, the virus changes from flu season to flu season,” Dodaro said. “Receiving a flu shot can keep you healthy throughout the fall and winter and even lessen the severity of the flu if you become sick.”
Nasal Flu Mist will not be available at any Carle Health location. The high-dose vaccine will be available for patients 65 and older or those who are immunocompromised at a scheduled Primary Care visit.
To streamline the experience for participants, flu clinics will not offer the COVID-19 or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine. Patients should bring their current insurance card and ID to any clinic they attend.
“Carle is committed to making it easy for community members to have access to these preventative opportunities,” Dr. Tripathy said. “These clinics are a convenient, local option for community members to receive their flu shot, keeping their loved ones safe and healthy during the height of flu season.”
Carle Health encourages everyone to take extra precautions in the fall and winter months by increasing handwashing and limiting contact with anyone displaying flu symptoms.
Visit Flu Central at Carle.org for more information about upcoming flu clinics and local vaccination resources.
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