AFC Willowbrook COVID Vaccinations

Get Seasonal COVID Protection

A COVID-19 vaccination helps your body produce antibodies that can make you immune to COVID-19. Just like any vaccine, it is a safe, essential way to keep you from getting sick. This updated COVID-19 booster shot targets the new variants that are most common right now. Regardless of prior COVID vaccination history, we recommend most people update their boosters yearly, similarly to the seasonal Flu shot. It usually takes about three weeks after your last shot to develop immunity.

Are you a Good Candidate for the COVID Booster?

With some rare exceptions, everyone six months of age and older should receive the COVID booster vaccine every season, as immunity fades and new variants appear yearly. Vaccination to prevent COVID-19 and its potentially serious complications is crucial for people at higher risk of developing serious complications. We offer new COVID vaccinations to children 6 months to 5 years old, as well as all ages 12 and up.

Walk In Anytime

We know you’re busy, and penciling in time for a vaccination isn’t always easy. AFC Urgent Care Willowbrook has flu vaccines and is ready to serve your family whenever you’re ready. Either call to make an appointment or just stop in whenever it’s convenient. You can walk in any time to get your flu shots at AFC Urgent Care Willowbrook.

Save Time and get your Flu Shot

Do you want to stay fully protected this season? The CDC says it is safe to receive multiple vaccinations in the same visit. Bundle the seasonal Flu and COVID shots together at your next visit to save time and stay safe! Stay up to date with your vaccinations with American Family Care in Willowbrook.

FAQs about the COVID Seasonal Vaccination

Is it the Flu, a Cold or COVID-19?

• Cold symptoms normally come on gradually and usually include sneezing, mild cough, stuffy nose, and sore throat. Colds do not usually have an associated headache, fever, chills, or aches.
• Flu symptoms usually come on abruptly and include fever, aches, headache, chills, fatigue and weakness, chest discomfort, and cough.
• Both COVID-19 and the flu can have similar symptoms, and each can also have varying degrees of symptoms, ranging from no symptoms to severe symptoms. Flu symptoms generally come on in one to four days after exposure, and COVID-19 symptoms come on in two to fourteen days. Due to the similarity in symptoms, it is essential that if you think you have the flu or COVID-19, you come into AFC Urgent Care Willowbrook for testing and treatment as soon as possible

What are the Risks of Getting Vaccinated?

• The only risks of getting vaccinated are usually the common redness and/or tenderness in the region of the shot. Some patients may experience a mild fever, but this should subside quickly.
• More severe allergic reactions are very uncommon and our medical professionals are prepared to handle them.

Do I Need Multiple Doses?

• If you have never received a COVID-19 vaccination, you may require multiple doses of the initial vaccine.
• If you have already been vaccinated, booster shots help maintain immunity and keep you properly protected, as viruses tend to evolve every year.

Stop the Spread. Stay Safe.