FREE FLU VACCINES AT ALL SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2022

CONTACT: Joan Carr

OFFICE: (901) 222-9010

 

FREE FLU VACCINES AT ALL SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS NOVEMBER 9, 2022, 10:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

 

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department is offering free flu vaccinations at no charge during a special statewide “FightFluTN 2022” vaccination event on Wednesday, November 09, 2022.

 

The influenza vaccine will be offered on a walk-in basis between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at all Shelby County Health Departments. No appointment is needed. Clinic locations are listed below:

 

Shelby County Health Department Immunization Clinic

814 Jefferson Ave

Memphis, TN 38105

 

Cawthon Public Health Clinic

1000 Haynes, 38114

 

Collierville Public Health Clinic

167 Washington St., 38017

 

Hickory Hill Public Health Clinic

6590 Kirby Center Cove, 38118

 

Millington Public Health Clinic

8225 Highway 51 North, 38053

 

Shelby Crossing Public Health Clinic

1826 Sycamore View Road, 38134

 

Southland Mall Public Health Clinic

1287 Southland Mall, 38116

The Shelby County Health Department monitors flu activity in Shelby County by tracking hospital emergency department visits attributed to influenza-like illness. Last week 5.9% of all emergency department visits were for influenza-like illness. That is more than three times higher than the rate reported this time last year. Flu incidence is rising nationwide. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s weekly flu report shows that the flu season hit six weeks earlier than usual this year, and flu activity is currently highest in the South and Southeast.

 

“The influenza vaccine is proven to reduce the risk of serious illness and death from influenza, said Dr. Michelle Taylor, Shelby County Health Department Director. “It is safe and effective for children as young as six months. Children under five, people aged 65 and older and people with compromised immune systems are at the highest risk for severe flu complications, however, the flu can make anyone seriously ill and symptoms can last for up to two weeks. That’s why we recommend the flu vaccine for everyone six months and older.”

 

The flu vaccine can be safely administered along with the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccines are available at the Health Department’s Immunization Clinic at 814 Jefferson Avenue, and the Shelby Crossing Clinic at 1826 Sycamore View Road and will be made available to #FightFluTN participants. Please bring your CDC COVID-19 vaccination card if you would like to also receive the COVID-19 vaccine or booster dose.

 

For more information about influenza in Shelby County, please visit our website at www.shelbytnhealth.com.

 

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Joan Carr

Pronouns: She, her, hers

Public Information Officer

Shelby County Health Department

814 Jefferson Avenue                                       

Memphis , TN 38105

Office (901) 222-9010

Email:    Joan.E.Carr@shelbycountytn.gov

 

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