Public health departments in Door and Kewaunee counties have opportunities for you to get vaccinated in the coming months if you want to roll up your sleeve. The Door County Public Health Department announced its fall immunization clinic schedule on Wednesday, taking its team to Washington Island on October 2nd, Sister Bay on October 21st, and Sturgeon Bay for seven dates between October 9th and December 9th. Depending on your eligibility, you can get one or two different influenza shots or the COVID-19 vaccine. You can find appointment information below.

The Kewaunee County Public Health Department is hosting a free vaccine clinic for kids up to 18 on October 27th from 1 to 5 p.m. The clinic includes flu shots and all school-required vaccines. Appointments are preferred, but the department says walk-ins are welcome as well.

The Centers for Disease Control announced on Thursday that the United States experienced the highest number of pediatric flu deaths last season, usually from October to May. According to NBC News, falling childhood flu vaccine rates were to blame, though the shot is 78 percent effective in keeping them out of the hospital.