Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Now Offering COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Upcoming Season

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Now Offering COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Upcoming Season

Health District Urges Residents to Stay Protected Against Respiratory Viruses

CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is pleased to announce the availability of both COVID-19 and influenza vaccines for the 2024—2025 season. As the community prepares for the fall and winter months, CUPHD urges residents to take advantage of this opportunity to protect themselves and their loved ones from these potentially serious illnesses. It is safe to receive both vaccines at the same visit. It is recommended that everyone six months of age and older received updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

CUPHD will offer flu and COVID vaccinations by appointment only. To schedule, please call 217-531- 4317. CUPHD can bill most insurance plans; however, no one will be turned away due to being uninsured or underinsured. Please note that CUPHD cannot bill Medicare. Individuals with Medicare should visit a pharmacy or contact their primary physician for services. Along with the vaccines offered by CUPHD, individuals can also visit Vaccines.gov to find nearby locations offering both vaccines.

COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation

The virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, is constantly evolving, and immunity from previous vaccines can diminish over time. Receiving the updated vaccine boosts protection against the most prevalent variants currently leading to infections and hospitalizations across the U.S. Vaccination also helps lower the risk of Long COVID, which can develop after an acute infection and persist for months. Last season, those who received the 2023—2024 vaccine experienced better protection against illness and hospitalization. To date, hundreds of millions have safely received the COVID-19 vaccines under the most rigorous safety monitoring in U.S. history.