<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3g5j3H_1GnjxPrg00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3g5j3H_1GnjxPrg00" width="940" height="788" ></figure><h2>Health departments encourage updated COVID-19, flu shots</h2>Covid-19 and flu season are upon us. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments are reminding residents to get their shots before holiday gatherings and participating in the season’s events.Local residents have access to seasonal flu shots for adults (18 yrs.+) and children (6mos+) available through the health department’s First Choice Healthcare Clinics in Kewanee and Toulon.Adult flu shots are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. at both locations. Children’s flu shots are available by appointment at both locations. Flu shots are no-cost for those with Medicare or insurance coverage. You must, however, bring your Medicare and, or insurance card with you in order to receive the no-cost shot. The cost of this year’s flu shot, for those paying cash, is $60. Remember to bring your Medicare or insurance card, cash or check at time of vaccination.In addition, adult Covid-19 shots are available at their First Choice Healthcare Clinics while supplies last. Covid-19 shots are available on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. or by appointment at either clinic location. Adults with Medicare or insurance coverage for the Covid-19 vaccination can obtain the Pfizer 2026-27 updated vaccine. Simply bring your Medicare or insurance card with you. Those with no insurance coverage for the Covid-19 vaccination may obtain the Pfizer 2026-27 updated Covid-19 vaccine through the 317 Access Program.For more information or to schedule an appointment, simply call the First Choice Healthcare location nearest you: Kewanee 309-852-5272; or Toulon 309-852-3115.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1wnM0i_1GnjxPrg00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1wnM0i_1GnjxPrg00" width="940" height="788" ></figure><h2>Health department highlights diabetes awareness, education</h2>November has been designated as National Diabetes Awareness Month and Nov. 1-7 is Diabetes Education Week. Nearly 26 million children and adults have diabetes and an additional 79 million are at-risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes.The Henry and Stark County Health departments and First Choice Healthcare, along with the American Diabetes Association (ADA), want to raise awareness about the importance of knowing the risk factors and symptoms associated with diabetes; as well as, its serious and life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputation.Residents are reminded that their First Choice Healthcare family nurse practitioners can help with the management of Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes. And for diagnosed diabetics, the department announces they will offer the Hemoglobin A1C Blood Test for diagnosed diabetics with a doctor’s order at a special price of $30 for the month of November. Please note, this lab special is available on a cash only basis. Testing is available through their clinics in Kewanee 309-852-5272 and Toulon 309-852-3115.Diabetes is dangerous because high blood sugar isn’t usually something you can feel. Many people have no outward type 2 diabetes symptoms at all and can go years without being diagnosed. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the type 2 diabetes symptoms and risk factors for diabetes. Get screened by a health care provider if you have the following type 2 diabetes symptoms:● Being unusually thirsty● Having to urinate often● Feeling hungry all the time● Losing weight (without trying)● Having blurry vision● Feeling very tired● Frequent infections● Cuts and sores that heal slowlyIf you are over age 45, talk with your health care provider about being tested for diabetes, especially if you are overweight or have family members with the condition. Regardless of your age, if you are overweight and have one or more of the other risk factors listed, the ADA suggests that you be tested for diabetes.<h2>Health Departments announce upcoming county board meetings</h2>The Stark County Health Department would like to announce the quarterly meeting of the Stark County Health Board will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Stark County Health Department, 120 E. Court St., Toulon.The Henry County Health Department would like to announce the quarterly meeting of the Henry County Health Board will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov.11, at the Henry County Health Department office, 110 N. Burr Blvd., Kewanee. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3cLrcs_1GnjxPrg00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3cLrcs_1GnjxPrg00" width="940" height="788" ></figure><h2>Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance navigators at upcoming events</h2>The Henry and Stark County Health Departments and the Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program asks, “Do you need health insurance?” Their health insurance navigators will be present at the upcoming local events to assist anyone looking to set up health insurance coverage:Shell Gas Station, 511 S. Main St., Kewanee, Ill.Friday, Nov. 139 -11 a.m.I-80 Café, 1356 Cleveland Rd., Colona, Ill.Monday, Nov. 169 – 11 a.m.We're local. We're nonprofit. But reporting the news isn't free. Please support The Kewanee Voice with a monthly donation.</div></body>

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Health departments encourage updated COVID-19, flu shots. Covid-19 and flu season are upon us. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments are reminding residents to get their shots before holiday gatherings and participating in the season’s events. Local residents have access to seasonal flu shots for adults (18 yrs.+)...

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Health departments encourage updated COVID-19, flu shots. Covid-19 and flu season are upon us. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments are reminding 

Health roundup, flu shots, diabetes awareness and county board meetings

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