Franklin Co Health Dept Schedules Two More Flu Clinics This Month

If you haven’t gotten around to getting your flu shot the Franklin County Health Department will be hosting two more drive-through flu clinics this month.

The first will be Tuesday, October 18 at Lavonia City Hall from 7:30a until 2p.

Another drive-through flu clinic will be held at the Franklin County Health Department on Thursday, October 20 from 10a to 4p.

The drive-through flu clinics allow people to stay in their vehicles while receiving their flu vaccine.

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 persons with certain medical conditions who may experience more severe illness from the flu virus.

This flu season, the quadrivalent vaccine (four-in-one) will serve as the regular flu vaccine and will protect against four different strains of flu, including both the A and B strains of the influenza viruses.

The high-dose vaccine, which is also a quadrivalent vaccine, will be available for persons 65 and older.

The flu vaccine is at no cost to anyone who has 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.

Individuals who would like to receive their flu shot at drive-thru clinics must be 18 years old and older. We encourage residents to wear masks.

To learn more about the influenza virus and how to protect yourself from the flu visit www.cdc.gov/flu.