Where to Get a Flu Shot in Atlanta

The Influenza Virus is responsible for an estimated 36,000 deaths in the United States during the 2005-2006Flue season. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and can even lead to death. This deadly virus is most commonly spread by causal contact with infected persons and touching also surfaces contaminated by someone with the Flu. Flu season is from October 1 - March 13.

Fulton County
The first line of defense in preventing infection is receiving a flu vaccination before becoming infected with the virus. "It is important that individuals with HIV, Diabetes or compromised immune systems receive the vaccine," said April Major's public Affairs Officer Senior. The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness representative strongly encourages individuals who fall within the priority high-risk groups identified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to get their shot.

The groups include:
• Children ages 6 months and older
• Adults ages 50 and older
• Persons over 6 months old with certain chronic medical conditions
• Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities
• Healthcare workers involved in direct patient care
• Caregivers, including daycare workers, and household contacts of children under age 5.
• Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season

Majors stated that this immune building shot is available for $25 at any Fulton County Health Center. In addition, the mobile health unit has been providing flu vaccines as part of an outreach service/program to Fulton County Senior Citizens Communities since October 1. All of Fulton County's 12 Health Center are offering Flu shots.

Health center locations and numbers are:

Adamsville Health Center
3699 Bakers Ferry Rd., SW, Atlanta
404-699-4215

Aldredge Health Center
99 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. SE Atlanta
404-730-1485

Center Hill Health Center
3201 Atlanta Indus. Pkwy., Atlanta
404-699-6370

Willie J. Freeman College Park Regional Health Center
1920 John E. Wesley Ave., College Park
404-765-4155

Palmetto Health Center
507 Park Street, Palmetto
(770) 463-3307, ext. 226 or 227
(Located inside the Community Health Center of Palmetto)

Hapeville Health Center
3444 Claire Drive, Hapeville
404-762-4025

Lakewood Health Center
1853 Jonesboro Rd., SE, Atlanta
404-624-0626

Neighborhood Union Health Center
186 Sunset Ave., NW, Atlanta
404-730-4665

Center for Health and Rehabilitation
265 Boulevard., NE, Atlanta
404-730-5835

North Fulton Regional Health Center
3155 Royal Drive, Alpharetta
404-332-1834

Sandy Spring Health Center
330 Johnson Ferry Rd., NE, Atlanta
404-303-6162

South Fulton Health Center
1225 Capitol Ave., SW. Atlanta
404-730-5406

CVS Pharmacies
29 Atlanta area CVS pharmacies offer Flu Immunization at their Minute Clinic. The Minute Clinic offers medical assistance by Board Certified medical practitioners. Shots are offered on a walk-in basis from October 1, 2007 to March 13, 2008. Patients/recipients need to be at least 4 years of age and at least 33 pounds.

There is a $30 fee payable by cash, check, VISA and MC. Insured patients are responsible for their co-payments where applicable.

The Minute Clinic is not affiliated with CVS Pharmacies. For more information about the Minute Clinic and their services call 866-389-2727 or visit their website www.minuteclinic.com.

Kroger Pharmacies
Atlanta area Kroger pharmacies are offering Flu shots at a cost of $25. Dates and times vary by location and only Medicare and Medicaid are accepted; no private insurance accepted. Please visit www.kroger.com for a complete listing of Atlanta locations.

THE KROGER CO.
725 PONCE DE LEON AVE NE
ATLANTA, GA 30306
Store Phone: 404-875-2701
Pharmacy Phone: 404.875.3009

THE KROGER CO.
1225 CAROLINE STREET
ATLANTA, GA 30307
Store Phone: 404-880-4105
Pharmacy Phone: 404-880-4109

THE KROGER CO.
590 CASCADE RD.
ATLANTA, GA 30310
Store Phone: 404-756-1140
Pharmacy Phone: 404-756-1144

THE KROGER CO.
1160 MORELAND AVENUE
ATLANTA, GA 30316
Store Phone: 404-624-8110
Pharmacy Phone: 404-624-8115

THE KROGER CO.
1745 PEACHTREE ST
ATLANTA, GA 30309
Store Phone: 404-888-8756
Pharmacy Phone: 404-733-5515

When considering whether or not to get a Flu shot it is important to remember that Flu shots do not cause the flu. In fact they may prevent a case of the flu, or make a case of the flu last a shorter period of time and be less severe per a Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness news release. The release also states that people who do not get an influenza vaccine are taking two significant risks - one, they are placing themselves at risk for influenza, including a potentially long and serious illness; and two, placing others, especially children ages 6 months and older, adults ages 50 and older and persons with chronic medical conditions at risk to develop serious complications.

DeKalb County
DeKalb County Board of Health (Richardson Building)
445 Winn Way
Decatur, GA 30030
phone: 404-294-3700
Flu Shots are offered M-F 8:15 am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm for $25 or Medicare only. Shots are available until supply runs out.

North DeKalb Health Center
3807 Clairmont Rd., NE
Chamblee, GA 30341
770-454-1144
Services are offered Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 770-454-1144.

East DeKalb Health Center
2277 S. Stone Mountain-Lithonia Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
770-484-2600
Services are offered Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 770-484-2600.

Central DeKalb Health Center
T.O. Vinson Health Center
440 Winn Way
Decatur, GA 30030
404-294-3762
Services are offered Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 404-294-3700.

South DeKalb Health Center
3110 Clifton Springs Road
Decatur, GA 30034
404-244-2200
Services are offered Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 404-244-2200.

Kirkwood Health Center
30 Warren Street
Atlanta, GA 30317
404-370-7360
Services are offered Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 404-370-7360