Flu Shots Now Available at North Oaks Clinics

Flu shots are now available for $30 at North Oaks Clinic locations in Hammond, Independence and Walker.

Annual flu vaccinations are recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the best protection against the flu virus.

No appointment is necessary to receive the flu shot at North Oaks Walk-In Clinics. The Hammond location is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Clinic is located at 1900 S. Morrison Blvd. in Hammond. The Walker location is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Clinic is located at 28050 Walker South Road, Suite L, in Walker.

With an appointment, flu vaccinations also are available at all North Oaks Family Medicine Clinics and Northshore Internal Medicine Associates. North Oaks Family Medicine in Hammond is located at 1902 S. Morrison Blvd. and can be reached at (985) 230-5800. North Oaks Family Medicine in Independence is located at 230 Masonic Drive and can be reached at
(985) 878-4174. North Oaks Family Medicine in Walker is located at 28050 Walker South Road, Suite N and can be reached at (225) 664-2111. Northshore Internal Medicine Associates is located at 2101 Robin Avenue, Suite 5, in Hammond, and can be reached at (985) 318-1000.

In addition, North Oaks Occupational Health Services Clinic is available to assist local businesses and industries in providing flu vaccines to their employees with volume discounts available. Clinic personnel can provide vaccinations at work sites or at North Oaks Clinic locations in Hammond or Walker. Employers who wish to schedule flu vaccinations for employees should call North Oaks Business Development at (985) 230-5729.

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses and is usually associated with colder weather months. On average, it affects 5 to 20 percent of the population every year. Flu symptoms may include: fever, headache, exhaustion, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, and stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

The flu is mainly spread through the coughing or sneezing of infected individuals, but you may become infected if you touch something with the flu virus on it and then touch your mouth or nose. You may pass the flu to others before your symptoms develop, as well as while you are sick.

The flu shot is recommended for anyone over 6 months of age to reduce chances of getting the flu. Certain people, such as senior adults, young children, and people with specific health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. It is highly recommended that these individuals receive the flu vaccination.

For more information on preventing the flu, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov/flu. To locate the North Oaks Clinic most convenient to you, call North Oaks Marketing and Business Development at (985) 230-6647.