Public health departments across North Georgia are holding drive-thru flu clinics now through mid-November. Franklin, Hart, and Stephens counties will hold their clinics on Tuesday.
Franklin’s clinic will be at the Royston Housing Authority from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hart County will hold its flu clinic at Hartwell First United Methodist Church on Howell Street from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. And in Stephens County, people wanting flu shots may go to the county health department from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 4.
Habersham County held its clinic on Monday. White County’s drive-thru clinic is Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Cleveland Worship Center.
Public health officials encourage the public to take advantage of these clinics because of the convenience and to protect against the flu.
All 13 county health departments in the District 2 Public Health region are holding drive-thru clinics through mid-November. For a complete list of dates, times and locations, see below.
According to the CDC, everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot. It is especially important for those 55 years old and older and for people with certain medical conditions.
The four-in-one vaccine local health departments are administering will protect against four different strains of the flu, health officials say.
People age 65 and older are eligible to receive a high-dose vaccine.
The flu vaccine will be administered at no cost to those on Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurances. If an individual chooses to pay out of pocket, the cost is $30 for the regular flu vaccine and $66 for the high-dose.
To receive a flu shot at drive-thru clinics, you must be 18 years old or older.
For more information, visit the District 2 Public Health website.
The Habersham County Health Department is located at 185 Scoggins Drive in Demorest.
