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Atlanta hosting flu and COVID-19 vaccine events this month

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By Wilborn P. Nobles III
Nov 3, 2022

The City of Atlanta is hosting a series of flu and COVID-19 vaccination events this month.

Atlanta is partnering with the Fulton County Board of Health to host the events, according to the city. The first today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Atlanta City Hall (55 Trinity Avenue SW).

COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters will be free, according to the city. Flu vaccines will be free with most insurance providers, including Medicaid. The flu shots will cost $35 for people without insurance.

The shots will be available to the public, including city employees.

Subsequent events are slated for Nov. 10 and 17.

About the Author

Wilborn P. Nobles III covers Atlanta City Hall for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He began covering DeKalb County Schools for The AJC in November 2020. He previously covered Baltimore County for The Baltimore Sun and education for the Times-Picayune in New Orleans. He interned at the Washington Post. He graduated from Louisiana State University.

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