Fight The Flu at Orland Township
Flu Shot Clinics are starting at the Township again in September.
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 Township’s 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 Township’s 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 at all clinics:
Fluarix Quadrivalent*
- 3 years of age and older: $40
- Medicaid (Title 19) card holders can receive the flu vaccine
ONLY at our monthly immunization clinic.
*Fluarix protects against four different flu viruses.
*Fluarix is preservative free.
Flublok Quadrivalent*
- 18 years of age and older: $55
*Flublok is 100% egg-free.
*Flublok is highly purified and preservative free.
*Three times more antigens than traditional flu vaccine.
Fluzone High-Dose*
- Adults 65 and older: $55
– 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 vaccines
Pneumovax 23: $100
Prevnar 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 at www.orlandtownship.org.
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