Updated November 27, 2018

County health departments across the state of Tennessee are giving out free flu shots on Dec. 5.

The state health department says the annual flu epidemic is expected to last many more weeks. Flu can be deadly, and the annual vaccination is still the best protection against it.

No appointments are needed during the free flu shot event. Shots are available at all county health departments including the Giles County Health Department on Cedar Lane, and the Lawrence County Health Department on West Gaines