North Georgians Fueled Their Immunity at Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics

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Flu Vaccination Still Available at All County Health Departments

Judy and Curtis Daum of Blue Ridge stopped by the Fannin County Health Dept. Drive Thru Flu Shot Clinic at the local Farmers Market

North, GA – Hundreds of North Georgians “cruised through” this year’s Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics at county health departments across the district—rolling in for protection and rolling out with peace of mind!

This fall, our local public health teams provided a total of 599 flu vaccinations during these drive-thru events, distributed as follows:

• Cherokee County: 83
• Fannin County: 102
• Gilmer County: 42
• Murray County: 114
• Whitfield County: 258

Residents in Pickens County were encouraged to schedule appointments directly at the health department in Jasper.

 Flu Shots Still Available

If you missed a drive-thru clinic, it’s not too late! Flu vaccines are available now at all six county health departments in the North Georgia Health District: Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield.

Contact information for each location is available at www.nghd.org.

Protect Yourself & Others

 Getting a flu shot is the best way to guard against influenza—but it’s only one layer of protection. To help reduce the spread of flu, public health experts also recommend:

• Get vaccinated—everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot each year.
• Practice good hand hygiene—wash hands often with soap and water.
• Cover coughs and sneezes—use a tissue or the inside of your elbow.
• Stay home if you’re sick—to prevent spreading the flu to others.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces—especially high-touch areas.

Why It Matters

According to the CDC, flu vaccination helps prevent illness, reduces missed work and school days, lowers the risk of hospitalization, and protects vulnerable family members—like infants, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions.

“Every flu shot makes a difference—for you, your family, and your community,” said Robin Coffey, BSN, RN, District Immunization Coordinator. “Even if you couldn’t attend a drive-thru clinic, it’s not too late to fuel your immunity. Contact your local health department today.”