Influenza or the flu season is right around the corner and the DeKalb County Health Department is ready to offer flu vaccine to area residents. A mass flu vaccine clinic will be held at the Health Department located at 254 Tiger Drive on Friday, October 21 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. No appointment is required. This clinic is designed to allow people to be able to get in and out quickly.
“It takes about two weeks to be protected after you get the flu vaccine so its a good idea to get the vaccine as soon as its available,” said Frances Reece, County Director. “However, we will continue to vaccinate residents through the winter or as long as we have vaccine available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone six months of age and older get their yearly flu vaccine as soon as vaccines become available in their community.”
Flu shots (and/or) FluMist nasal spray vaccine will be provided during the vaccination clinic. There will be a charge of $32.00 for adults and $13.70 for children. The Health Department will bill traditional Medicare and TennCare.
To ask questions about flu vaccine, call the DeKalb County Health Department at 597-7599.
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