Flu season has arrived ... time to get vaccinated Published Dec. 7, 2016 By Aaron Smith 375th Medical Support Squadron Flu shots are available at the 375th Medical Group’s Immunization Department for all beneficiaries except children ages 3-8. No appointment is necessary. Just stop by the medical treatment facility any time from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For children ages 3-8, the MTF is experiencing a flu vaccination shortage; however, any of the local Walgreens Take Care Clinics listed below will provide the flu vaccination to children ages 3 and up (and adults) at no cost to TRICARE beneficiaries. Remember, effective Dec. 1, Walgreens joined the TRICARE pharmacy network. CVS pharmacies (including those located inside Target stores) exited our TRICARE pharmacy network on the same date. The following are local Walgreens Take Care Clinics: FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS Address: 6505 N Illinois; Fairview Heights, 62208 Phone: (618) 394-8744 Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; closed from 1-2 p.m. daily for lunch GLEN CARBON Address: 1 Cottonwood Road; Glen Carbon, 62034 Phone: (618) 288-4684 Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; closed from 1-2 p.m. daily for lunch GRANITE CITY Address: 3732 Nameoki Road: Granite City, 62040 Phone: (618) 877-6880 Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday; closed from 1-2 p.m. daily for lunch ALTON Address: 1650 Washington Ave.; Alton, 62002 Phone: (618) 462-5386 Hours: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday