MHS to host Flu Clinic for students & staff

Staff
Posted 10/17/17

MENDOTA - In an effort to reduce the incidence of flu based illnesses in school, Mendota High School, in conjunction with the LaSalle County Health Department (LCHD), will offer flu shots for MHS students and staff.

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MHS to host Flu Clinic for students & staff

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MENDOTA - The cold and flu season will soon be upon us. In an effort to reduce the incidence of flu based illnesses in school, Mendota High School, in conjunction with the LaSalle County Health Department (LCHD), will offer flu shots for MHS students and staff.

The flu shot clinic will take place on Friday, Oct. 27 at MHS beginning at approximately 9 a.m. The clinic will be held in the board room.

No appointment is necessary, and no doctor's order is required to receive a vaccination. However, the necessary forms to file insurance and provide vaccine to students under age 18 will be required and must be completed and signed prior to vaccination.

Please click on the link provided at www.mendotahs.org to access the required paperwork (2017 Flu Shot Form).

In addition:

  1. All students covered by a Medical Card MUST provide a copy of the card or their RIN in order to receive a flu shot.
  2. LCHD is now contracted with most private insurance companies and can bill for flu shots. It will no longer be necessary for parents to send a payment with the consent form. However, a copy of both the front and the back of a current insurance card as well as the date of birth for the policy holder MUST be provided prior to vaccination.
  3. A fee of $25 will be charged for adults who wish to receive a flu shot but who do not currently have insurance.

Please contact school nurse Sheri McConville at (815) 539-7446, ext. 507 with additional questions.