the health department and Putnam County Health Department give approximately 9,500 vaccinations during the flu season. The health departments are offering flu vaccinations, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
While walk-in patients are accommodated, appointments are suggested.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccination by the end of October, if possible. Getting vaccinated later is still beneficial, even as late as January.
“It’s not possible to predict what viruses will be most predominant during any flu season,” according to the health department officials. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitors circulating viruses throughout the year and provides new and updated information about the vaccine match as it becomes available.
The health department is located at 108 Lee St., in Charleston. The Putnam County Health Department is located at 11878 Winfield Road in Winfield.