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Influenza vaccine available at public health clinics from Monday

Influenza vaccine available at public health clinics from Monday
Influenza vaccine available at public health clinics from Monday

 


Shelby County, Tennessee — On Monday, October 5, the Shelby County Health Department will begin offering influenza vaccines at 814 Jefferson’s Immune Clinic and all six public health clinics around Shelby County. Vaccines are available at a sliding rate based on income. In most cases, there is no prepaid fee.

  • Influenza vaccination is more important than ever this year in the COVID-19 pandemic. Influenza and COVID-19 can develop at the same time, increasing the risk of serious illness. Flu vaccination does not protect you from COVID-19, but it is the best protection we have against seasonal flu.
  • Vaccination against influenza virus Anyone 6 months or more. Everyone is at risk, especially during the flu season from October to May each year. Most cases in the area are usually reported in February.
  • Certain groups of people are particularly vulnerable to influenza and it is highly recommended to vaccinate.
    • Children under the age of 5, especially children under the age of 2, are at increased risk of serious influenza-related complications. Influenza vaccines can protect them from the flu virus and prevent them from infecting others.
    • Women who are currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the flu season should be vaccinated because of the high risk of flu complications.
    • Caregivers of children under the age of 5 and adult caregivers with household contact and high-risk medical conditions.
    • Influenza vaccines are especially recommended for people with certain health conditions, such as:
      • Chronic lung disease including asthma
      • Heart disease
      • Diabetes mellitus
      • Immunosuppression due to drugs and diseases
      • obesity
  • Vaccination against the flu also helps protect people in areas that cannot be vaccinated, such as babies under 6 months of age and people with severe allergies to the vaccine.
  • Influenza vaccines will be available at all Shelby County Health Department clinics listed below. Monday, October 5, 2020, 9 am and 3:30 pm In most places. Note: Collierville Clinic is open only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. No reservations are required at these public health clinics.

Cawthon Public Health Clinic: 1000 hanes, 38114

Collierville Public Health Clinic (Tuesday and Thursday only, 9 AM to 3:30 PM): 167 Washington Street, 38017

Hickory Hill Public Health Clinic: 6590 Kirby Center Cove, 38118

Vaccination Clinic: 814 Jefferson, Rm. 216, 38105

Millington Public Health Clinic: 8225 Highway 51 North, 38053

Southland Mall Public Health Clinic: 1287 Southland Mall, 38116

Sycamore View Public Health Clinic: 1826 Sycamore View Road, 38134

For more information on influenza and influenza vaccines click here.

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