Clinics in Sauk Valley keep cost of flu shots steady

When you work with the public, as Marilyn Greenwood at the Lee County Tourism Office does, you exchange a lot of handshakes - and a lot of germs. With so much public contact, staying healthy is important for her personally, as well as the people she deals with on a daily basis. To stay ahead of the game, Greenwood, 67, of Amboy rolled up her sleeve for her annual flu shot Tuesday. "It's important for everyone to get the shot, especially those who are at a higher risk of getting the flu," Greenwood said. Her shot was administered by Sterling-based Mercy Nursing/Easy Staff Services Inc., at The Meadows of Franklin Grove retirement home, where her mother lives. The $25 price tag also is attractive. "It's just so convenient to get vaccinated he