Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic Happening in Blue Ridge Thursday, Oct. 3rd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :  September 19, 2019

Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic Happening in Ellijay
Wednesday, Oct. 2nd

Ellijay, GA – Gilmer County Health Department presents its annual DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC on Wednesday, October 2nd from 8:30 am to 3 pm at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Ellijay! Drive through and beat the flu while remaining in your vehicle for a fast, safe and convenient vaccination. You’ll also be helping public health staff and community partners practice local Point of Dispensing operations for times of emergency. The vaccine is no-cost with an acceptable health coverage plan. Otherwise, the cost is relatively low: 4-in-1 Quadrivalent Flu Shots are $25 and High Dose Flu Shots for people 65 and older are $65. Cash, checks, Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana and United Healthcare Insurance will be accepted. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church is conveniently located at 115 Pleasant Grove Road in Ellijay. The CDC recommends getting a flu shot each year. The fastest, most convenient way to get that shot in Gilmer County is at the Drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic in Ellijay! Call (706) 635-4363 for more information.

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About Us: The North Georgia Health District is part of the Georgia Department of Public Health. One of 18 health districts in the state, the North Georgia Health District (District 1-2) is comprised of six counties: Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield. Many public health programs and services exist throughout the district, all of which are designed to meet the needs of the people of North Georgia. Learn more about us at www.nghd.org, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter