It’s that time of year, folks.
We know what you’re thinking: “Wouldn’t it be great if the flu shot was like the tetanus shot, and I only had to get it every 10 years?”
Instead of thinking wishful thoughts, know this: Seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late as May (peaking between December and March), so the Center for Disease Control recommends getting a flu vaccine by the end of October.
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If you're unsure of where to get a low-cost flu shot in south Fulton, check out your part of town on the map below, courtesy of the CDC.
This HealthMap was created by epidemiologists and researchers at Boston Children's Hospital in 2006 and monitors disease outbreaks and other public health threats.
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