Free Flu Shots at Health Department

The Lewis County Health Department, 51 Smith Avenue, will offer free flu shots on November 9 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Influenza, or “the flu” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children and people with certain health conditions are at high risk of serious flu complications.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Tennessee Department of Health recommend that everyone six months of age and older should get...