City of Milwaukee Health Department offering free flu shots to Milwaukee residents

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- With flu cases rising in Milwaukee, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is offering free flu shots.

Milwaukee residents can get their flu shots at no cost at City Hall (200 E. Wells Street) January 15 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Residents can also visit MHD's walk-in clinics to get their flu shots while supplies last. No appointments are necessary and patients are seen on a first-come, first served basis. 

Clinic times and locations are as follows:

• Keenan Health Center (3200 N. 36th Street) - Friday 8:00 -11:00 a.m. 
• Northwest Health Center (7630 W. Mill Road) - Wednesday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. 
• Southside Health Center (1639 S. 23rd Street) - Monday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 

Along with getting your flu shot, the health department encourages frequent hand washing and covering coughs and sneezes with your sleeve to reduce the spread of the flu. Those experiencing flu symptoms should stay home from work or school, get rest, and drink plenty of fluids. If your symptoms become progressively worse or severe, you should seek medical care.