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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Fulton Urges Residents to Get Flu Shots

Fulton health centers and local pharmacies are currently vaccinating patients against the flu.

Flu season is here. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), now is the time to make sure you're protected. The agency says for the first time in almost a decade, flu season is ramping up early. Fulton County Health Services encourages all residents to protect themselves and their families by getting vaccinated. Vaccines are available at six health centers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness. The closest location to Johns Creek is the North Fulton Regional Health Center at 3155 Royal Drive, Alpharetta, off North Point Parkway. Vaccination sites and telephone numbers are: Residents can get the flu vaccine or the nasal mist (age 2 to 49 years) for $25.  Visa and Master …

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

CDC: Get Your Flu Shot

It's National Influenza Vaccination Week. Did you get your flu shot in Johns Creek yet?

More than one-third of United States residents have already been vaccinated against the influenza virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday. With National Influenza Vaccination Week, which started last Sunday and ends Saturday, health officials aim to increase that percentage, especially since this year's season may be a bad one. Influenza—more commonly known as simply "the flu"—is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses infecting the nose, throat and lungs. It spreads via infected people coughing, sneezing or talking, though people can also get infected by touching something with the flu virus on it before touching their mouth, eyes or nose. The 2012-2013 season is shaping up to be one of the worst …

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