Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu. We never know how bad a flu season is going to be or how long it’s going to last which is why it is so important to get the flu vaccine every year. Health departments in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh counties will begin offering flu vaccine on Monday, October 3rd, by appointment.
“Based on significant flu activity in the southern hemisphere, there’s a good possibility that we are in for a harsher than usual flu season,” said Coastal Health District Health Director, Dr. Lawton Davis. “My best advice is to get your flu vaccine and practice other good hygiene habits like washing your hands frequently and staying home and away from others if you’re sick.”
The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over six months of age. Vaccination is particularly important for those at high risk of complications from flu, including adults 65 and older, children younger than five, pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, and people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. COVID vaccines and the flu vaccine can be given at the same time.
It takes about two weeks after getting a flu shot for the vaccine to provide the body protection against the flu. Early fall is the best time to get vaccinated; however, getting vaccinated any time during flu season can help protect you from getting the virus.
The following drive-through flu vaccination clinics have been scheduled.
No appointment is necessary at the drive-through clinics.
Glynn County
Thursday, October 6th
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Glynn County Health Department
2747 Fourth Street, Brunswick
Camden County
Saturday, October 8th
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lowe’s, 1410 Boone Avenue, Kingsland
McIntosh County
Thursday, October 20th
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
McIntosh County Health Department
1335 Hwy. 57, Townsend
Chatham County
Wednesday, October 19th
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Savannah Civic Center
301 W. Oglethorpe Avenue, Savannah
Wednesday, October 26th
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Georgia Tech Savannah Campus
210 Technology Circle, Savannah
The following walk-in flu vaccination clinics have been scheduled.
No appointment is necessary.
Liberty County
Monday, November 14th
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Liberty County Health Department
1113 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville
**Please bring your insurance card. If you don’t have insurance, there will be no out-of-pocket cost for the vaccine.**
