Updated 11/14/19
Get a free flu shot! The Giles County Health Department is urging all who have not yet received a flu shot this flu season to get one as soon as possible, as seasonal influenza cases are increasing across the state.
The local health department is joining Tennessee county health departments in holding special “Fight Flu TN” on November 19th to increase the number of people vaccinated across Tennessee.
Nurses will be giving the free flu vaccine at Second Street Church of Christ Life Center on November 19th from 9 a.m. until noon or the Health Department all day.
No appointments are needed to receive a flu shot during this event.
TDH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend a yearly flu vaccine for everyone ages six months and older. It’s especially important for pregnant women to get flu shots to protect themselves and their unborn children, as flu is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women.
The flu virus is highly contagious, so it’s important for people who are sick to stay home and avoid contact with others until their symptoms have resolved to help prevent further spread of the illness. This includes staying away from work, school and other public places while ill.
