The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
Source: Fox News
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:32 PM
"Free Flu Shot" Day Friday Across Entire State Of Tennessee
If you have not yet received a flu shot this season, you still have a chance and it could make a big difference in keeping the flu far away. The Tennessee Department of Health is urging people in Tennessee to still get their flu shot as soon as possible and the department wants to make it easy on you.
Health departments from each county in Tennessee are hosting a special "Flu Shot Friday", which will provide the flu vaccine for free to patients while supplies last.
The clinic goes from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. local time on Fri., Feb 16 in all locations. The department wants to be sure as many people as possible are vaccinated across Tennessee.
"We are having these clinics to emphasize it’s not too late to get vaccinated because we expect a lot more weeks of seasonal flu that we all know has already been intense. Vaccination is still the best protection we have against this serious and deadly illness,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. “Yes, wash your hands, avoid touching your face, stay home if you are sick but above all get vaccinated. It can help you and those around you stay healthy and if you do get sick, it just might save your life.”
No appointments are needed to receive a flu shot at the event. You can just show up. They will only give the vaccine while supplies last.
If you would like to attend "Flu Shot Friday", you can find a map of local health department locations and contact information online.