News: Health Departments Ready to Administer Flu Shots

No one likes being sick and having the flu is one of the worst kinds of sick. Getting a flu shot is the best way to protect yourself.

“We want to make it as convenient as possible for Coastal Health District residents to protect themselves from the flu,” said Coastal Health District Immunization Coordinator, Marianne Pappas. “Every year, flu kills about 36,000 people in the United States. It’s very important to get vaccinated to protect yourself and those around you.”

Influenza (flu) is a highly infectious virus that causes high fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and coughing. The best way to prevent getting the flu is to get a flu vaccination every year. The flu shot is especially important for people who are at high risk for flu complications, including :
* Children ages 6 months to five years
* Pregnant women
* Those 50 and older
* People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions
* People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
* People who live with or work with those at high risk for flu complications

This year’s flu season could hit with a vengeance, so don’t wait. Get vaccinated now.

Bryan County
Flu vaccinations will be available at the Bryan County Health Department during normal business hours starting on Wednesday, October 1.

Camden County
The Camden County Health Department will hold a drive-through clinic on Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m. – noon at the College of Coastal Georgia, 8001 Lakes Blvd in Kingsland.
Click here to download the client information form for the drive through flu shot clinic in Camden County

Chatham County
Flu vaccinations will be available at the Chatham County Health Department during normal business hours starting on Wednesday, October 1.

Effingham County
Walk-in flu shot clinics will be held on Friday October 17 and Friday, October 31 at the Effingham County Health Department.

Glynn County
Flu vaccinations will be available at the Glynn County Health Department during normal business hours starting on Wednesday, October 8.

Liberty County
Flu vaccinations will be available at the Liberty County Health Department during normal business hours starting on Wednesday, October 1.

Long County
Two flu shot clinics will be held at the Long County Health Department in October. A walk-in clinic will be held on Friday, October 10 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and a drive-through clinic will be held on Thursday, October 16 from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.

McIntosh County
A drive-through flu shot clinic will be held at the McIntosh County Health Department on Wednesday, October 1 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Medicaid and Medicare clients should bring their insurance information when getting a flu shot. For those not covered by Medicaid or Medicare, the cost of a flu shot is $25, payable by cash or check.


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