The Coastal Health District of Georgia serves the counties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long & McIntosh

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Camden County Flu Shot Clinic Canceled Due to Weather

The drive-through flu shot event scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6 in Camden County has been canceled due to anticipated bad weather. The event will be rescheduled and we’ll announce a new date and time as soon as possible. Thanks for understanding.

Drive-through flu vaccination clinic in Long County Nov. 8

The Long Health Department will hold a drive-through flu vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, November 8, at the health department located at 584 North Macon Street in Ludowici. No appointment is necessary.

The drive-through flu shot clinic previously scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 6 in Camden County has been canceled due to weather and will be rescheduled.

The flu can cause mild to severe illness and the best way to prevent it is to get a flu shot every year. Flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over six months of age. Vaccination is particularly important for those at high risk of complications from flu, including adults 65 and older, children younger than five, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma and diabetes. It takes about two weeks after getting a flu shot for the vaccine to provide the body protection against the flu.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu season usually peaks between December and February; however, flu activity can extend into May.

Flu vaccines and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time. Preventive measures like washing your hands and wearing a mask can also help prevent the spread of influenza and COVID-19.

To get more information on the flu or to download the vaccine consent form ahead of time, please visit coastalhealthdistrict.org/flu.

No-Cost Flu Vaccination Event Scheduled for Sunday, December 13th

The Chatham County Health Department, in conjunction with YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah, will hold a no-cost flu vaccination clinic from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 13th, at 510 West Gwinnett Street, across the street from Connor’s Temple Baptist Church. The walk-up event will be held during outdoor church services. Masks and social distancing will be required.

This event is being held as part of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Grant. Part of that grant is focused on reducing the risk of African Americans contracting the seasonal flu.

Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent the flu, especially for those at high risk of severe illness, including young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease, and people 65 years and older.

Flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death by about half. It protects the person getting vaccinated and the people around them. Getting the flu vaccine has shown to lower the severity of illness in people who get vaccinated but still get sick.

Free Flu Shots Offered on December 8th in Liberty County

Getting vaccinated against the flu this year is more important than ever. To make it as convenient as possible for residents to get the flu vaccine, the Liberty County Health Department will offer free flu shots at a drive-through flu vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8th, at the James Brown Park located at 800 Tupelo Trail in Hinesville. No appointment is necessary.

The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over six months of age. Vaccination is particularly important for those at high risk of complications from flu, including adults 65 and older, children younger than five, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma and diabetes. It takes about two weeks after getting a flu shot for the vaccine to provide the body protection against the flu.

­­­­“I can’t stress enough how important it is to get a flu shot this year,” said Dr. Lawton Davis, District Health Director for the Coastal Health District. “Getting the flu vaccine and good public health hygiene practices are the best tools we have to stop influenza.”

The same everyday preventive actions that are helping prevent the spread of COVID-19  are also recommended for preventing the flu: Stay home and away from others when you’re sick, cover coughs and sneezes, wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and wear a mask when out in public.

Flu vaccinations are also available at the health department by appointment during regular operating hours, Monday through Friday. Call 912-876-2173 to schedule an appointment.

To get more information on the flu or to download the vaccine consent form ahead of time, please visit coastalhealthdistrict.org/flu.

FREE Flu Shots: Chatham Co. Health Dept. Drive-Through Flu Clinic

The Chatham County Health Department will offer free flu shots at a drive-through flu vaccination clinic from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12th, at the Savannah Civic Center. Residents are asked to enter the Civic Center parking lot from Barnard Street off Orleans Square. No appointment is necessary.

FREE Flu Shots: Effingham Co. Health Dept. Drive-Through Flu Clinic

The Effingham County Health Department will offer free flu shots at a drive-through flu vaccination clinic from 2 – 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 12th. The flu clinic will take place in the parking lot of the Effingham County Annex, 768 Hwy. 119 South in Springfield. No appointment is necessary.

FREE Flu Shots: Liberty Co. Health Dept. Drive-Through Clinic

Free flu shots offered on Tuesday, December 8th, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., at James Brown Park located 800 Tupelo Trail in Hinesville.

FREE Flu Shots: McIntosh Co. Health Dept. Drive-Through Flu Clinic

Free flu shots offered on Thursday, November 12th, from 1 – 6 p.m. at the McIntosh County Health Department located at 1335 Hwy. 57 in Townsend.

FREE Flu Shots: Long Co. Health Dept. Drive-Through

Free flu shots offered on Wednesday, November 4th, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Long County Health Department
584 N. Macon Street in Ludowici.

FREE Flu Shots: Glynn Co. Drive-Through Flu Vaccination Clinic

Free flu shots on Saturday, November 7th, from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the Glynn County Health Department
2747 Fourth Street, in Brunswick.