The Christian County Health Department is feeling the weather change and are preparing for what comes with it: sickness. Vaccines are the most effective way of keeping yourself protected this flu season. The CCHD will hold multiple drive-thru flu clinics, one in Pana and two in Taylorville, offering flu vaccines from the convenience of your vehicle. Additionally, the staff has RSV vaccines available to the community; they will soon have COVID vaccines on hand as well. The local health department is looking to drum up support for the Medical Reserve Corps, helping with events like the flu clinics that are coming up.

Ellen Jackson, Emergency Response Coordinator for the CCHD, gives the dates for the flu clinics in both Pana and Taylorville. These are set for Friday, October 3rd at the Pana Fire Department, and October 17th and November 3rd will be at Taylorville Fire Department.

Chelsey Davis is the Director of Nursing at the Christian County Health Department and shares the recommendations she has when it comes to the flu shot.

Davis also stops to talk the COVID and RSV vaccines. RSV is not limited to children and can affect the elderly population just the same. COVID shots are coming soon and require just one dose to boost immunity.

The Medical Reserve Corps in Christian County is looking for additional volunteers. Jackson gives some background on the group while sharing that anyone is welcome to support their efforts.

Find out more about the Christian County Health Department at www.cchdil.org.

Chelsey Davis and Ellen Jackson appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.