Georgia ranks near the bottom in vaccinations
Tweet Special to the Journal Only 40.5% of Georgians were vaccinated against seasonal influenza in 2010-2011, according to a survey by the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That puts the state at No. 41 out of the 50 states – and places its residents at greater risk of catching an [...]
Read More →National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 4 – 10, 2011
Tweet It is Not Too Late to Vaccinate: Georgia Department of Public Health Encourages Flu Shots ATLANTA – Flu season has been in full swing since August, but it’s never too late to guard yourself against infection. Dec. 4 is the first day of National Influenza Vaccination Week, and the Georgia Department of Public Health [...]
Read More →Flu Shots Available
Tweet By Carolyn Maschke To make it faster, easier and more convenient to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza, the Dougherty County Health Department is now offering flu shots in each of its four clinics rather than only in its General Clinic. “Our goal was to make it easier for individuals to get the vaccine [...]
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