Here’s how to get your appointment for a flu shot from this southwest IL health network

SIHF Healthcare, which operates a network of 30 health centers across 11 counties in southern Illinois, is offering flu shots to the public.

To find a location near you and schedule an appointment, visit Find a Location - SIHF Healthcare.

“Make sure you and your family members are covered before the flu hits,” Chief Medical Officer Dr. Theodore Ross said in a release . “You can add a flu shot on any visit you already have scheduled or just come in to get it. The flu shot can also be administered at the same time as a COVID vaccine.”

According to the National Institutes of Health, the flu remains a major threat to public health. Previous studies show that in a typical flu season, 5 to 20 percent of the nation’s population falls ill, more than 200,000 are hospitalized, and 36,000 cases end fatally. The most severe outcomes occur in people 65 and older, very young children, and those with underlying health conditions.

SIHF Healthcare’s network has more than 140 medical providers who deliver comprehensive healthcare services including: adult, family, women’s health, pediatrics, dental services for children, behavioral health, and population health services