Where to Get a Flu Shot in Champaign-Urbana

Like it or not, flu season in Champaign-Urbana is just around the corner

Now, more than ever, it is important to get a flu shot. Getting a shot is the best way to avoid coming down with the flu, although maintaining proper hygiene such as washing hands frequently can go a long way, too. Those most vulnerable to the flu are the very young, the elderly, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems.

In Champaign-Urbana, you can get a flu shot as early as this month at clinics, and some of the pharmacies are already offering it (but many don’t have it for children).

Thanks to Christie Clinic for presenting our 2022 guide to Where to Get a Flu Shot in Champaign-Urbana. Christie Clinic is providing convenient flu clinic options.

Anyone can get a flu shot as long as they do not have an allergy to eggs. These vaccines are covered by most insurance companies, but if a patient has questions they should check with their carrier.

Christie Clinic

All Christie Clinic flu clinic options are drive-through. Starting in mid-September and running through early November, these clinics are a convenient way to get a flu vaccination without an appointment.

Christie Clinic flu clinic locations include Christie Clinic in Urbana, on Windsor in Champaign and satellite clinics in Danville on Vermilion and Mahomet.

Flu shots are available for anyone six months or older.

–No appointment necessary.

–Bring your insurance card.

–Wear a mask.

–Dress in short sleeve shirts and toddlers should be dressed in diapers or shorts.

–Stay in your vehicle. Christie Clinic team members will bring you paperwork to complete — you can print and complete it here before arriving — and administer the flu vaccine through your open car window and/or door.

–Everyone who wants to be vaccinated must be seated by a car window that opens.

Flu shots are available at these Christie Clinic locations on these dates. All Christie Clinic Flu Clinics are drive through.

Saturday, Sept. 17, 7 a.m.-noon

Christie Clinic on Windsor in Champaign

Thursday, Sept. 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Christie Clinic on Windsor in Champaign

Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 a.m.-noon

Christie Clinic in Urbana; Christie Clinic in Danville on Vermilion

Thursday, Sept. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Christie Clinic on Windsor

Saturday, Oct. 1, 7 a.m.-noon

Christie Clinic on Windsor

Thursday, Oct. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Christie Clinic on Windsor

Saturday, Oct. 8, 7 a.m.-noon

Christie Clinic on Windsor; Christie Clinic in Mahomet

Thursday, Oct. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Christie Clinic on Windsor

Saturday, Oct. 15, 7 a.m.-noon

Christie Clinic on Windsor

Saturday, Nov. 5, 7 a.m.-noon

Christie Clinic on Windsor

If you have any questions, contact Christie Clinic at (217) 366-1200.

Carle Clinic

Carle community drive-through flu clinics begin Oct. 1 at various locations in east central Illinois. Carle will require a mask be worn at any of its walk-in or drive-through flu shot clinics, unless medically unable to do so or for children under the age of 2. Vaccines are available and encouraged for anyone six months and older, and those with underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems.

Champaign-Urbana Flu Shot Opportunities
DRIVE-THROUGHS:

At Carle Outpatient Services at the Fields
Oct. 1-2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 22-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

*Champaign-Urbana drive-through will also offer bivalent COVID-19 booster shots. Please tell the staff when you enter the drive-through which shots you are there for.

Danville on Vermilion

Sept. 24, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Oct. 1, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Flu vaccines available to adults only.

Mattoon on Hurst

Oct. 4-5, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

For more information, call (217) 326-5000 or visit carle.org/flu

OSF

Seasonal flu shots — for those age 9 and up — are available at OSF OnCall Urgent Care. Call your pediatrician for more information. The VFC (Vaccines for Children) program is NOT available at OSF OnCall Urgent Care.

Walgreens 

Walgreens is offering flu shots for ages 3 and up by walk-in or appointment.

• Visit Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine to schedule your flu shot or COVID-19 vaccination for your entire family or walk-in during pharmacy hours.
• Complete paperwork online and bring it with you or complete paperwork digitally to automatically send to the pharmacy and reduce time during your appointment.

Remember, if you miss the drive-through clinics, you should be able to get a flu shot at most area pharmacies, and your primary care provider should also be able to administer a flu shot at a scheduled appointment.