FLU VACCINE COMING SOON TO THE ANDERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Clinton, Tenn. - Influenza, or flu, season is right around the corner, and the Anderson County Health Department is ready to offer flu vaccine to area residents. Flu vaccine clinics will be held at the Anderson County Health Department Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This clinic is designed to allow people to be able to get in and out quickly.

“It takes about two weeks to be protected after you get the flu vaccine, so it’s a good idea to get the vaccine as soon as it’s available,” said Art Miller, Director “However, we will continue to vaccinate residents through the winter, or as long as we have vaccine available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get their yearly flu vaccine as soon as vaccines become available in their community.”

Flu shots (and/or) FluMist nasal vaccine will be provided during the vaccination clinic. The FluMist is for 18 years and younger only. There will be a charge of $13.70 for children under 19 years of age and 19 years and older will be $32.00 for flu vaccine. Pneumonia vaccine is available for a charge of $68.00. We do not accept any private insurance. We do accept TennCare and the Red White and Blue Medicare cards for the flu clinic.

Appointments must be scheduled in general clinic for the flu clinic. The Anderson County Health Department will start booking appointments immediately for the vaccination clinic. Please call the health department at (865) 425-8801 to book your appointment.