Health officials in Northwest Georgia are tracking flu numbers so far this year. They say one factor that has a big impact is how many people get a flu shot.

“It’s three on our scale of one to 13,” said Georgia Health Department Public Information Office Logan Boss. “So far, there have been no influenza-related deaths, no reports of influenza hospitalizations.”

“We want to see people in all ten of our NW GA counties immunized against flu,” said Boss. “Getting a flu shot is the single best way to prevent getting the flu.”He stressed getting immunized is especially important for children not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine as a way to keep their immune system healthy. “Right now, any child over six months of age can get a flu shot and in fact, it’s recommended anyone over six months of age gets a flu shot,” said Boss.
Boss says that flu shots are available now at the Chattooga County Health Department.