Fall is a wonderful time of year. The leaves blaze with new colors as the weather becomes cooler. We relish the comfort from a favorite cozy sweater to ward off a chill on a walk or at the football game.
As hearty Midwesterners, we also know the changing season is a golden opportunity to plan for what’s ahead. Take precautions to assure your family stays healthy as the days grow shorter.
The fall is the beginning of flu season. Influenza can cause serious illness and sometimes death, especially in those 65 or older or 2 years of age and younger. Some medical conditions can cause higher risk for complications from the flu.
In addition to protecting yourself, getting a flu vaccine each year can:
- Protect the people around you
- Protect those at greater risk of getting seriously ill, such as older adults, people with chronic health conditions, young children and infants
- Reduce risk of hospitalizations and deaths
SIU Center for Family Medicine wants to be the first line of defense in keeping you and your family healthy this flu season and throughout the year. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center and have the opportunity to serve all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
Please make an appointment today to receive your flu vaccine.
Contact us for more Information or to make an appointment.
Phone: (217) 545-8000
Primary Location #1:
SIU Center for Family Medicine Clinic
520 N. 4th Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Hours: Monday and Wednesday: 8 am – 7 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 am – 5 pm
Location #2: SIU Center for Family Medicine Primary
Care Clinic at the Noll Medical Pavilion
5220 South 6th Street Road, Suite 1500
Springfield, IL 62703
By Laura Castelon, SIU Center for Family Medicine