BoardofHealthoffffers drive- thruflflu shots Upcoming

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If a complicated schedule during the week has kept you from getting a flflu shot this season, the DeKalb County Board of Health has a special opportunity for you, according to a press release.

On Saturday, the Board of Health has teamed up with the GeorgiaMilitary College’s Stone Mountain campus for a drivethru flflu clinic at Stone Mountain First United Methodist Church, 5312 WestMountain St. in Stone Mountain.

The drive- thru flflu shot clinic will be open from 9 a. m. until noon and is open to the public. To speed up your experience, registration can be completed in advance by visiting dekalbhealth. net/ flflu.

Flu shots are also available at DeKalb County Board of Health locations not currently offffffffffffering drive- thru service, by appointment. Standard and high- dose flu shots, which provide better protection against the flu for seniors, are available at all of DeKalb’s health centers and drive- thru locations.

Although in short supply in many locations, the Board of Health continues to maintain an adequate supply of high- dose flflu shots.

Flu shots are free forMedicare recipients, children enrolled in Medicaid, and are available at no cost withmost private insurance. If you are not insured or your plan doesn’t cover the flflu shot, it is available for a lowcost.

Those receiving a flu shot should bring their insurance information and photo identifification. The DeKalb County Board of Health accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare Part B, PeachCare for Kids, the State Health Benefit Plan ( excluding Kaiser Permanente) andUnitedHealthcare. Only debit and credit cardswill be accepted for payment.

The flflu shot is recommended for anyone age six months and older, particularly those who are at high risk of serious flu complications. These groups include young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions ( such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease) and those who are age 65 and older.

Information: dekalbhealth. net or 404- 294- 3700, Option 2.

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