The Tennessee Department of Health is encouraging all Tennesseans over the age of 6 months to receive this year’s flu vaccine. Vaccinations for flu will be free on November 9, at all local health departments in the state for Fight Flu ’22.
The flu virus is highly contagious and pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and people with certain medical conditions are at the highest risk of severe complications. The CDC estimates up to 7.5 million illnesses, 400,000 hospitalizations, and 22,000 deaths could be prevented every year if more people chose to get the flu vaccine.
No appointments are needed to receive the free vaccine during Fight Flu ’22. Trinity United Methodist Church on 524 Tusculum Boulevard in Greeneville will offer the vaccine shot and will be free after the Fight Flu ’22 kick-off event November 9.
