Free Flu Shots: Cherokee Joins Other Counties In Free Vaccination

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — Counties around north Georgia are offering free flu shots. If you haven't gotten one yet, there's still time.

The country has experienced higher-than-average flu prominence throughout the country, with only Hawaii and Oregon escaping widespread flu activity.

WSB reported that Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties are offering free flu shots. If you have insurance coverage, it will be paid for. If you're uninsured, there is no charge.

As of last week, 51 Georgians have died of the flu, including children.

WSB listed the health department locations where you can go for your free flu shot:

• Cherokee County Health Department:
  • 1219 Univeter Road, Canton, GA 30115, (770) 3457371
  • 7545 North Main Street, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188, (770) 928-0133
• Fannin County Health Department: 95 Ouida Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513, (706) 632-3023
• Gilmer County Health Department: 28 Southside Church Street, Ellijay, GA 30540, (706) 635-4363
• Murray County Health Department: 709 Old Dalton-Ellijay Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705, (706) 695-4585
• Pickens County Health Department: 60 Health Way, Jasper, GA 30143, (706) 253-2821
• Whitfield County Health Department: 800 Professional Boulevard, Dalton, GA 30720, (706) 226-2621

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