Jackson health department to offer free flu shots on Nov. 7
PRESS RELEASE FROM JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT
JACKSON, Tenn. – If you missed the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department’s annual Fight Flu Clinic in October, you’ll soon have another opportunity to get a free flu shot.
Fight Flu Round 2 will take place Thursday, November 7. On this day, the Health Department will provide free flu vaccines to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or while supplies last. The Health Department is located at 804 North Parkway in Jackson.
No appointment is needed to get the free flu vaccine on Nov. 7. Please enter at the rear of the building (Vital Statistics Lobby) to receive your flu shot.
“It is important to get vaccinated before flu season starts as it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body,” said JMCHD Director Kim Tedford.
“Getting a flu shot now will also allow you to develop immunity before the holidays and will help reduce the spread of flu at upcoming holiday gatherings,” Tedford continued.
All Tennesseans six months and older are eligible to get the flu vaccine. Nationally, 7.5 million illnesses, 105,000 hospitalizations, and 6,300 deaths could be prevented annually if more people chose to get a flu vaccine. The flu vaccine is safe and effective and can prevent against the most common types of circulating flu viruses and the flu’s worst symptoms.
STANDARD FLU DOSE ONLY
JMCHD will be giving STANDARD FLU SHOTS ONLY during the Fight Flu Round 2 event on Nov. 7. Those wanting a higher-dose flu shot or a Covid-19 vaccine should make an appointment by calling 731-423-3020.
For additional questions, refer to the JMCHD website (madisoncountytn.gov/144/
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