Tennova Healthcare Announces Free Flu Shot Events in LaFollette

10/9/2019

KNOXVILLE, TN (October 9, 2019) – Tennova Healthcare today announced it is offering free influenza vaccines on a first-come, first-served basis to the Campbell County community.

Tennova is holding a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic in the parking lot of LaFollette Medical Center, 923 East Central Avenue in LaFollette, on Friday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The hospital will also offer free flu shots at the Big Creek ATV Festival in downtown LaFollette on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flu shots will be offered to individuals ages 3 and older. Pregnant women must have a note from their physician to receive the vaccine.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual influenza vaccinations for everyone 6 months and older. The risk of severe disease and complications from influenza is higher among young children, adults aged 65 and older, pregnant women, and those with underlying medical conditions.

While seasonal influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October, during most seasons influenza activity peaks in January or later. Since it takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body that protect against influenza virus infection, Tennova Healthcare advises people to get vaccinated now so they are protected before influenza begins spreading in their community.

LaFollette Medical Center’s free flu shot clinics are being offered in coordination with the Campbell County Board of Education, thanks to a generous grant from the LaFollette Medical Foundation.

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