Seasonal influenza vaccine is now available at the Cannon County Health Department. A flu vaccine clinic will be offered November 4th, 9th, 16th and 25th from 9A to 1P. Also November 18th, 23rd, and 30th from 1 to 4P at the Cannon County Health Department. No appointment is needed to get a flu vaccine. Flu shots will be provided during the vaccination clinic.
Andrea Fox Cannon County Health Department Director says “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 possible so you’re protected before flu begins spreading in the area. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Cannon Couny Health Department recoomend everyone six months of age and older get their yearly flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available.”
Seasonal flu is a contagious illness that can be serious and even deadly. Each year people experience an epidemic of flu during the fall or winter. The timing, size and severity of these epidemics are unpredictable.
No appointment is needed to get the flu vaccine. The cost of the flu shot at the health department is $30. Payment can be made in the form of cash, check or credit card. For more information call 615-563-4243
