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North GA — This October, roll in for protection and cruise out with peace of mind! Our annual county health department Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics are back in North Georgia, making it easier than ever for residents 18 and older to steer clear of the flu. Just pull up, stay in your car, and let our local public health teams fuel up your defenses against the flu— all while remaining safe and comfortable in your vehicle.
Flu vaccines will be available at no cost through most health insurance plans. For those paying out of pocket, it’s still an affordable pit stop at $25 for a regular flu vaccine and $65 for the high-dose vaccine designed for those 65 and older.
Pull Over at a Clinic Near You
Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics will be offered by health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, and Whitfield counties on the following dates:
- Cherokee: Tuesday, 10/7, 8 am - 2 pm, Woodstock Health Center, 7545 North Main Street, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188 | (770) 345-7371 / (770) 928-0133
- Fannin: Tuesday, 10/7, 8 am - 3 pm, Farmers Market, 811 Summit Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 | (706) 632-3023
- Gilmer: Thursday, 10/2, 8 am - 2 pm, ETC Pavilion, 1041-1047 Legion Road, Ellijay, GA 30540 | (706) 635-4363
- Murray: Monday, 10/6, 9 am - 2 pm, Murray County Recreation Department, 651 Hyden Tyler Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705 | (706) 695-4585
- Whitfield: Thursday, 10/2, 8 am - 2 pm, Whitfield County Health Department (Upper Parking Lot), 800 Professional Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30720 | (706) 279-9600
Residents who want a flu shot in Pickens County are encouraged to call the county health department in Jasper to schedule an appointment at (706) 253-2821.
Fueling Your Immunity
This season, the standard flu shot will be a trivalent vaccine, protecting against three circulating influenza strains:
- One influenza A(H1N1) virus
- One influenza A(H3N2) virus
- One influenza B/Victoria lineage virus
The high-dose vaccine, also trivalent, revs up protection with four times the antigen—ideal for those 65 and older who face the greatest risk of serious flu complications.
More Than Just a Quick Stop
These drive-thru clinics do more than help keep communities flu-free. They also serve as a live “test drive” for emergency preparedness. While vaccinating residents, health department and district staff team up with law enforcement, first responders, volunteers, and local agencies to practice setting up rapid-response Points of Distribution (PODs). These rehearsals ensure that, in the event of a public health crisis, medication and vaccines can be distributed quickly and safely.
Why Cruise Through This October?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu vaccination helps reduce illness, doctor visits, and time lost from work or school. More importantly, it prevents hospitalizations and protects loved ones who are especially vulnerable—like young children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with chronic conditions.
“Getting your flu shot is like putting good tires on before a long trip—you’re protecting yourself and everyone else on the road with you,” said Robin Coffey, BSN, RN, district Immunization Coordinator.
The best route to flu prevention is vaccination—and our convenient Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinics are the express lane to staying healthy all season. So, buckle up and cruise through one of our locations this October!
For more details and updates on the 2025–2026 influenza vaccine and the importance of vaccination, visit the CDC at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/vaccines.
Pump the brakes on flu this season – fuel your immunity at our Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic nearest you!
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North GA — The North Georgia Health District’s Emergency Preparedness team is joining the nationwide effort to promote National Preparedness Month (September 2025). Under this year’s theme, “Preparedness Starts at Home,” residents of Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties are encouraged to take simple, effective steps to safeguard themselves, their families, and their communities.- Hits: 385
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𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦, 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗦 in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens, and Whitfield counties — including 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗪𝗜𝗖, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 in Canton, Dalton, and Gainesville — will be 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟭𝘀𝘁 for Labor Day.
We will 𝗥𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟮𝗻𝗱!
Wishing everyone a 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱!
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