As flu season approaches, the Christian County Health Department will be hosting drive-thru and appointment clinics throughout the month of October and into November.

The first stop for the flu shot clinics will be Thursday, October 12th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the CC Health Department. The second flu shot stop will be Tuesday, October 24th, from 7:00 a.m. to noon at the Taylorville Fire Department. The third day will be Thursday, October 26th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the CC Health Department. The final day on Thursday, November 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pana Fire Department. Clinics located at the CC Health Department are by appointment only, while the fire department clinics require no registration.

Dr. Chad Anderson is the Public Health Administrator for the Christian County Health Department and says he and the health department give many thanks to the local fire departments for opening their doors for these important immunizations.

The CC Health Department utilizes the Medical Reserve Core (MRC), these are volunteers with medical backgrounds that assist in drive-thru flu shot clinics. Anderson also notes that volunteer spots are available with the CC Health Department.

For information about flu shot clinics visit the CC Health Department's website at, cchdil.org.

Dr. Chad Anderson appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.