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Drive-thru clinics provide flu shots in north Georgia

Vaccine and syringe injection for prevention, immunization and treatment of coronavirus infection (COVID-19, nCoV 2019)
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CHEROKEE & FANNIN COUNTY, GA — Health officials are offering drive-thru clinics in Cherokee and Fannin counties

In Cherokee County, vaccinations are available in Woodstock at the Woodstock Health Center on North Main Street until 2 p.m. this afternoon. In Fannin County, the drive-thru clinic is taking place at the Farmers Market on Summit Street in Blue Ridge and will run until 3 p.m.

The clinics are offering flu shots at no cost through most health insurance plans. For those paying out of pocket, the cost is $25 for a regular flu vaccine and $65 for the high-dose version recommended for adults 65 and older.