Flu season has arrived ... time to get vaccinated

Flu shots are available at the 375th Medical Group’s Immunization Department for all beneficiaries except children ages 3-8. No appointment is necessary. Just stop by the medical treatment facility any time from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

For children ages 3-8, the MTF is experiencing a flu vaccination shortage; however, any of the local Walgreens Take Care Clinics listed below will provide the flu vaccination to children ages 3 and up (and adults) at no cost to TRICARE beneficiaries.

Remember, effective Dec. 1, Walgreens joined the TRICARE pharmacy network. CVS pharmacies (including those located inside Target stores) exited our TRICARE pharmacy network on the same date.

The following are local Walgreens Take Care Clinics:

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS

Address: 6505 N Illinois; Fairview Heights, 62208

Phone: (618) 394-8744

Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; closed from 1-2 p.m. daily for lunch

GLEN CARBON

Address: 1 Cottonwood Road; Glen Carbon, 62034

Phone: (618) 288-4684

Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; closed from 1-2 p.m. daily for lunch

GRANITE CITY

Address: 3732 Nameoki Road: Granite City, 62040

Phone: (618) 877-6880

Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday; closed from 1-2 p.m. daily for lunch

ALTON

Address: 1650 Washington Ave.; Alton, 62002

Phone: (618) 462-5386

Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

This story was originally published December 8, 2016 at 11:36 AM with the headline "Flu season has arrived ... time to get vaccinated."