Updated 1/8/20

Flu is on the rise in Giles County and the Health Department is providing flu vaccinations at no charge to area residents on a first come, first served basis. Patients may walk in to request a flu vaccine any time during regular clinic hours.

Vaccination is the best protection against the flu, and the Giles County Health Department recommends that everyone six months of age and older get a flu vaccine every year.

It takes about two weeks to be protected after you get the flu vaccine, so everyone who has not had a flu shot should get one right away.

The flu vaccine is especially important for people at high risk for serious illness or death from influenza such as the elderly, pregnant women and young children, as well as healthcare workers and family and friends of anyone at high risk. Expectant mothers should be vaccinated during pregnancy to protect themselves and pass protection on to their unborn babies.

Both adults and children may receive flu vaccine at the clinic. Call the Giles County Health Department at 363-5506 for more information.

The clinic is located at 209 South Cedar Lane, Pulaski and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.