Anderson County Health Department offers free flu vaccine

CLINTON—Flu season is here, with seasonal influenza cases now reported across Tennessee.

The Anderson County Health Department is working to protect the entire community by providing free flu vaccinations to area residents until vaccine supplies are depleted, a press release said. Appointments must be made to receive flu vaccine, and they are now being scheduled at the clinic.

“Vaccination is the best protection against the flu, and the Anderson County Health Department, the Tennessee Department of Health, and the CDC recommend that everyone six months of age and older get a flu vaccine every year,” said Art Miller, county director. “It takes about two weeks to be protected after you get the flu vaccine, so we want everyone who hasn’t had their flu shot to get one right away.”

Flu shots will be provided at no charge to patients. Both adults and children may receive flu vaccine at the clinic.

Please call the Anderson County Health Department at (865) 425-8801 today to book your appointment or for more information.

The clinic is located at 710 North Main Street in Clinton, and it is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.