By Garrett Ford
Carbondale, IL – The Jackson County Health Department is following the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and starting seasonal flu vaccinations early this year.
Health Department Director of Nursing Carla Griffin says everyone should get vaccinated for seasonal flu as soon as possible, especially children.
The next round of flu clinics are scheduled for next week. On Tuesday you can get your flu shot at the Jackson County Health Department in Murphysboro from 9-am until 3-pm. And on Friday of next week flu shots will be available at the Jackson County Courthouse from 10-am until 1-pm.
More Information on dates, times, and locations of flu clinics can be found by calling 618-684-3143 extension 517 or online at J-C-H-D-online-dot-org.
Vaccinations for the H1N1 or Swine Flu will start later this year.
