Flu Shots Available at Orland Township and Local Churches

Orland Township is offering flu shots at the township office, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, on the following dates:

Mondays                                                                     Wednesdays

4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.                                                      3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

September 23                                                              September 25

September 30                                                              October 2

October 7                                                                    October 9

October 21                                                                  October 23

October 28

Saturday

9 a.m. to Noon

October 26

Flu shots will be available at a discounted price of $15 for all Orland Township government workers on Wednesday, October 16 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. An ID is required.

Township residents can also get their flu shots at three local churches:

Sunday, September 29                                                Sunday, October 20   

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.                                                           8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saint Elizabeth Seton Church                                     St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr

9300 W. 167th Street                                                   17500 S. 84th Avenue

Orland Hills                                                                Tinley Park

Sunday, October 27

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saint Michael Catholic Church

14327 Highland Avenue

Orland Park

Vaccines for residents between 19 and 65 are available for $20. Children 18 years of age and younger who are either Medicaid-eligible (includes All Kids recipients), Native American (American Indian, Alaskan Native ) or uninsured may receive a vaccination free of charge.

Residents over the age of 65 with Medicare Part B are eligible to receive the immunization free of charge. A Medicare Part B card must be presented at the time of vaccination. Those with an HMO/Medicare plan are not eligible for a free vaccination and should visit their primary care physician.

Proof of residency is required. Orland Township boundaries include Orland Hills, Orland Park (east of Will Cook Road and south of 135th Street), Tinley Park (west of Harlem and north of 183rd Street), and unincorporated Orland Park.

Anyone six months of age and older should get a flu shot, but it’s even more important for some people to get vaccinated. These people include those who are at high risk of developing complications like pneumonia if they catch the flu. These high-risk individuals include the following:

-Those with medical condition like asthma, diabetes and chronic lung disease of those who live with or care for individuals with these medical conditions

-Pregnant women

-People 65 years and older

For additional information, please call (708) 403-4222 or visit www.orlandtwp.org.