Georgia Coastal Health District

September 25, 2014 – The McIntosh County Health Department will hold a drive-through vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. on Thursday, October 9, at the health department located on Highway 57 in Townsend. No appointment is necessary. For anyone who can’t get to the drive-through clinic, flu vaccine will be available Monday through Friday at the health department. Cost for both the injectable (shot) and nasal spray form is $28. A high dose flu vaccine is also being offered for people ages 65 and older, and it is designed to provide the best protection for that age group. The high dose vaccine will be $45 per dose. Cost of the flu vaccine is covered under both Medicare and Medicaid.
Getting vaccinated against the flu is recommended for everyone six months of age and older. Neither the flu shot nor the nasal spray can cause the flu. The shot is approved for use in healthy people 6 months of age and older, people with chronic medical conditions, and pregnant women. The nasal spray is approved for use in healthy people 2 to 49 years of age who are not pregnant.
The flu virus is easily spread through coughs and sneezes and by touching something with the virus on it and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth. That’s why good health habits are also important including staying home when you’re sick; avoiding close contact with people who are sick; coughing or sneezing into your elbow and not your hand; washing your hands often with soap and water; and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
For more information please call the McIntosh County Health Department at 832-5473 or click HERE.