Vermilion County residents can take advantage of Carle's community flu clinics beginning today (Tuesday). The clinics are being held in several East Central Illinois communities now through November 30.

The Charlotte Ann Russell Medical Center in Hoopeston at 801 E. Orange Street is the announced-location for the first clinic. It runs today from 8 – 10 am. Flu shots will be available for those 6 months and older.

No appointment is necessary at the flu clinics.

Carle Physician Group patients may choose direct billing and are advised you must bring your clinic number and insurance card. Medicare patients must bring their Medicare cards for direct billing. Other patients should be prepared to pay at the time of service.

Seasonal flu shots will cost $40 and high-dose flu shots $55.

An afternoon clinic will also be held in Hoopeston September 25.

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