DeKalb County Health Department has Free Flu Shots Starting … – wjle.com

October 23, 2023 By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Health Department will participate in the statewide Fight Flu 23 effort on Nov. 1, 2023, and provide free flu shots to all Tennesseans who are eligible, six-months and older.

We want to protect as many people as we can in our communities from the flu, County Director, Michael Railling, MPH, CPH said. Getting an annual flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and everyone around you.

DeKalb County Health Department will provide free flu shots on Nov. 1, 2023, at the DeKalb County Health Department, 254 Tiger Drive, Smithville, from 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

An appointment is not needed to receive a free flu vaccine at the DeKalb County Health Departments Fight Flu 23 event.

Also, the flu vaccine will remain free to anyone eligible to receive it at all local health departments across the state throughout flu season.

The flu vaccine is safe and effective and can protect individuals against the most common types of flu, and the viruss worst symptoms and outcomes.

The flu virus is very contagious. Pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and people with certain medical conditions are at the highest risk of severe complications from the flu. Annually, more than 7.5 million illnesses, 400,000 hospitalizations, and 22,000 deaths could be prevented in the U.S. if more people chose to get the flu vaccine.

To prevent spreading the flu virus to others, follow precautions such as proper hygiene and handwashing, cover your coughs or sneezes with a tissue or your elbow, and stay home if you are sick.

For more information about the flu virus and Fight Flu 23, visit tn.gov/health/fightflu. For information about getting a free flu shot, contact the DeKalb County Health Department at 615-597-7599.

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