FLU VACCINE AVAILABLE AT ANDERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Clinton, Tennessee- Flu season is just around the corner and The Anderson County Health Department is ready to offer flu shots to area residents. No shortage of vaccine is expected this year and the health department says local supplies will not be restricted while they last.

October and November are often the best months to get the influenza vaccine because that’s generally before we begin seeing many flu cases. In Tennessee, flu activity usually peaks in late January, and can peak as late as April, so we will continue to vaccinate residents through the winter, or as long as we have vaccine available,” said Anderson County Health Officer Dr. Godfrey Vaz.

Certain people are at especially high risk of serious illness or death from influenza, especially the elderly and the very young. People who live with or care for those at high risk for serious illness also should be vaccinated to prevent exposing them to the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that individuals in the following groups receive the vaccine unless their health care provider has told them otherwise:

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• Children aged 6 months through 59 months (up to 5th birthday)
• Pregnant women (or those who will be pregnant during flu season)
• Adults aged 50 years and older (especially those 65 and up)
• Residents of long term care facilities
• People of any age with chronic medical conditions (such as heart disease, lung disease or diabetes)
• All healthcare workers
• Household members and caregivers of people in the above high risk groups

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For information about an appointment for a flu shot, call the Anderson County Health Department at (865) 425-8801.

 

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