DeKalb offers flu shots – and you don’t even have to leave your car

In DeKalb County, getting a flu shot can be as quick and easy as going through a fast food drive-thru and grabbing a cheeseburger.

On Friday, Sept. 7, the county’s board of health is hosting its annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic. The clinic will be held at the Macy’s at Northlake Mall from noon to 6 p.m.

While the shots will be convenient, they aren’t free. The standard vaccine is $35 and the high-dose vaccine, recommended for people 65 years and older, is $65. Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card.

READ | Honolulu, Peachtree City find friendship at Little League World Series

READ | Ben Carson, Karen Handel tour affordable senior housing in Roswell

READ | Edible Arrangements moving main HQ from Connecticut to Sandy Springs

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare Part B, PeachCare for Kids and State Health Benefit Plan will be accepted, but the county asks that you please bring your insurance card.

The county says a flu shot is recommended for everyone ages six months and older, particularly those who are at high risk of serious medical complications, including children, pregnant women and people with asthma, diabetes and heart disease.

“We’re all about providing convenience to the communities we serve,” Don Brundage, the Clinical Operations Manager for the county, said in a statement. “The drive-thru flu shot option is ideal not only for those with limited time, but it’s also convenient for those with limited mobility or who are accompanied by small children.”

For more information about getting a flu shot, visit www.dekalbhealth.net/flu or call 404-294-3700.

Like North Fulton County News Now on Facebook | Follow on Twitter

MORE

The state Supreme Court ruled that any board that wields power cannot have appointees placed there by groups or people who are not accountable to the public.

About the Author

Mitchell Northam

‘Killer Bees’ swarm close to Georgia border

Spotted in Barbour County, Alabama, just over the Chattahoochee River from Georgia, Africanized bees are known for their aggression and ability to sting people to death.

1h ago

Man killed in July Fourth shooting at Cobb apartments, police say

Cobb County police were called to the scene about 6 p.m. Friday and found a man with several gunshot wounds. Police identified the man, who later died, as Cody Chavous.