Everyone six months and older should receive the flu shot. CDC recommends that people get vaccinated by the end of October, if possible. The flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors visits, missed work, and missed school due to the flu. Plus, it helps prevent flu-related hospitalizations. Monroe Clinic offers flu clinics starting in September and ending in December.

Monroe Clinic flu clinics are available throughout the area – including your neighborhood branch clinic. Wisconsin locations include Albany, Blanchardville, Brodhead, New Glarus, and Monroe. Illinois locations include Durand, Lena, Freeport Clinic and Freeport Urgent Care, with convenient after-hour weekday and weekend hours.

The cost for the regular flu shot is $36.00 and the high dose is $87.00. Vaccinations are typically covered by insurance, Medicare or Medical Assistance. Individuals are encouraged to wear a shirt with sleeves that easily roll up or short sleeves.

Flu shots are approved for people who are pregnant and people with chronic health conditions. The high-dose influenza vaccine, Fluzone High-Dose, is specifically for people 65 years and older. Studies have shown the vaccine offers older adults a better immune response, and better protection against flu.

The flu season starts in October and can last through May. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/flu for complete vaccine guidelines and recommendations. Contact your Monroe Clinic primary care provider for further questions.

Monroe Clinic, Family Medicine, lower-level clinic building, 515 22nd Ave., Monroe. Clinic lower level. Call (608) 324-2600 for appointment.

Friday, September 15, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday, September 18, 8:00 a.m.–Noon. Tuesday, September 19, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 20, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday, September 25, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 10, 8:00 a.m.–Noon. Wednesday, October 11, 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Friday, October 13, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday, October 16, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday, October 20, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 21, 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday, October 23, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Tue, October 24, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday, November 6, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday, November 10, 8:00 a.m.–Noon. Monday, November 13, 8:00 a.m.–Noon. Wednesday, November 15, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday, November 27, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Monroe Clinic–Albany, 700 Carolan Dr., Albany. Call (608) 862-1616 for appointment.

Friday, October 6, 8:30 a.m.–Noon. Thursday, November 9, 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Monroe Clinic–Blanchardville, 309 South Main St., Blanchardville. Call (608) 523-4261 for appointment.

Thursday, September 14, 8:30 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Monroe Clinic–Brodhead, 1904 1st Center Ave., Brodhead. Call (608) 897-2191 for appointment.

Friday, September 22, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 8:00 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

Monroe Clinic–New Glarus, 1800 Second St., New Glarus. Call (608) 527-5296 for appointment.

Thursday, September 28, 8:30 a.m.–Noon; 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Friday, October 27, 8:30 a.m.–Noon.

Monroe Clinic

Monroe Clinic is a not-for-profit, single hospital health system serving communities in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Sponsored by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, the system includes a multi-specialty physician practice with 122 employed providers, 12 clinic locations, a 24-hour emergency department, a home care and hospice agency, retail and urgent care clinics, rural residency and fellowship programs, and primary care sites offering preventive, acute and rehabilitative care.

In 2016, Monroe Clinic provided $17.7 million, or approximately 10 percent of total net operating revenue, in unreimbursed services to benefit the communities we serve. Monroe Clinic is a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital (iVantage 2015, 2016), earned five-star patient satisfaction rating (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2014), and a “Top Performer” (Joint Commission 2013). The hospital building is certified LEED® Silver. For more information about Monroe Clinic, visit http://www.monroeclinic.org.