Flu Shot Clinics

You can avoid the flu this season by taking one simple step: Get a flu vaccination.
Call and make an appointment for you and your family to get yours!

Unfortunately, some people think that getting a flu immunization is too much trouble or costs too much. Or, they swear that a flu immunization will make them sick or more likely to catch the flu—or even colds.

Seasonal influenza—the flu—is caused by one of several strains of influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs, making life miserable for many—and deadly for some. Flu season can begin as early as October and peak anywhere from late December to early April, according to the CDC. Be sure to call today to schedule your flu vaccination!

Contact your doctor's office for more information and to schedule your flu shot: 217.528.7541 (toll-free 800.444.7541).

Location	Date & Time
Springfield Clinic Carlinville	10/24/2017, 9AM to 4PM (existing patients only)
Springfield Clinic Hillsboro East	10/4/2017, 8AM to noon, 1:00 to 4:30PM (existing East & West patients only)
Springfield Clinic Hillsboro West	10/5/2017, 8AM to noon, 1:00 to 4:30PM (existing East & West patients only)
Springfield Clinic Lincoln	Sept. 12, 19, 26 - 5pm to 6:40pm (appt required) Sept. 13, 20, 27 - 8am to 4:15pm (appt/walk-in) Sept. 16 - 8:30am to 11:30am (appt/walk-in) (existing patients only)
Springfield Clinic Moweaqua	Wednesdays in October, 8am-12pm & 1-4pm (existing patients only - appointments preferred)
Springfield Clinic Pediatric & Adolescent Center	Sept. 30, 10-11:30am (by appt) Oct. 14, 21, 28 - 10-11:30am (by appt) Nov. 4,11 - 10-11:30am (by appt) (existing patients only)
Springfield Clinic Taylorville	9/14/2017, 8am to 12pm (18yrs and up existing patients only) *Patients are encouraged to call & schedule
Springfield Clinic Wabash	9/30/2017, 8:30am to noon 10/14/2017, 8:30am to noon (adult existing patients only) *Patients are encouraged to call & schedule

Do I have a cold or the flu?

A cold and the flu (influenza) are two different illnesses. A cold is relatively harmless and usually clears up by itself after a period of time, although sometimes it may lead to a secondary infection, such as an ear infection. However, the flu can lead to complications, such as pneumonia and even death. What may seem like a cold, could, in fact, be the flu. Be aware of these differences:

Cold Symptoms:

Low or no fever
Sometimes a headache
Stuffy, runny nose
Sneezing
Mild, hacking cough
Slight aches and pains
Mild fatigue
Sore throat
Normal energy level or may feel sluggish

Flu Symptoms:

High fever
A headache very common
Clear nose
Sometimes sneezing
Cough, often becoming severe
Often severe aches and pains
Several weeks of fatigue
Sometimes a sore throat
Extreme exhaustion

Cold Symptoms:

Flu Symptoms:

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