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Fayette County Health Dept.

to provide flu, pneumonia

vaccines at walk-in clinic

The Fayette County Health Department will offer flu

and pneumonia vaccines on a walk-in basis from Monday,

Sept. 28, through Friday, Oct. 2. A flu vaccine is the best

protection available against a case of the flu, and according to the

health department, any temporary discomfort or side effects that

may be experienced from the injection will be minor compared

to the severe muscle aches, fever and prolonged coughing

and congestion associated with the flu itself.

A vaccine for pneumonia is particularly recommended

for persons over age 65, or anyone with a chronic illness such

as diabetes, asthma or a heart condition. Boosters are

necessary only in a very few cases.

The hours of operation during the clinic will be

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $10

per vaccination. They accept cash, checks or Part B

Medicare (bring card with you). After Oct. 2, it will be necessary to

call for an appointment.

Those with questions about these vaccines, concerns

about whether or not you should take them, or about any of the

other services offered through the Fayette County Health

Department, call 770-461-1178, ext. 416.

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