The Christian County Health Department is here to provide vaccinations to students who still need them and for citizens who are uninsured or under-insured. Diana Voiles, Director of Nursing at the CCHD says the RSV and other vaccinations are sometimes not covered by insurance, and as a result, many go unvaccinated and risk spreading threatening illnesses to vulnerable populations like children or the elderly.

October 15th is the deadline for students to get their yearly shots and Voiles says things are picking up as that date nears. The health department will be closed on Tuesday, October 15th for Columbus Day, adding an extra time crunch for those visits.

Dr. Chad Anderson and the CCHD have excelled in meeting community needs over the last two years, supplying an abundance of all necessary vaccines, implementing a mental health case worker, and aiding citizens on probation.

Two drive-thru vaccination clinics are upcoming for the CCHD the first will be held at the Christian County Fair Grounds near the expo building on October 28th and at the Pana Fire Department on October 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Learn more information at cchdil.org or call 217-824-4113.

Diana Voiles appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.