Get a free flu shot Tuesday
Oct. 15 at county fairgrounds in Savannah
The Hardin County Health Department is providing free flu shots Tuesday.
Shots are being given at the Hardin County Fairgrounds at 665 Clifton Road in Savannah on Oct. 15 from 2-5 p.m., the Health Department announced. No appointment is needed.
It’s part of the Tennessee Department of Health’s statewide 2024 Fight Flu prevention effort.
“Receiving an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those around you from the worst outcomes of the flu virus,” Hardin County Health Department Director Pattie Kiddy said. “The flu vaccine is safe and effective and helps prepare your body to fight against the flu virus and prevent it from spreading.”
Anyone age 6 months or older is eligible to receive a flu vaccine.
According to medical professionals, the flu virus can move easily from one person to another and spreads through respiratory droplets in coughs and sneezes. The virus can be present on surfaces, such as doorknobs and countertops, and tissue paper for up to two days.
Pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and those with chronic medical conditions are at the highest risk of getting the flu and facing its severe complications. Flu symptoms can include mild to severe cough, fatigue, fever, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, and stuffy or runny noses.
Precautions to prevent the spread of the flu virus include proper handwashing with soap and water, covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the bend of an elbow, and staying home if you are sick.
