Georgia patients may now visit their local pharmacy for their influenza vaccine. Many pharmacies across the state are providing flu shots, the cost of which is minimal and the benefits significant. Pharmacists have undergone immunization training and provide influenza vaccinations through a protocol with a physician.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) each winter, a flu epidemic sweeps the country and is responsible for killing on average 20,000 Americans, most of them over the age of 65.

While 65 percent of seniors receive the flu shot, millions more remain unprotected, even though the vaccinations are free under Medicare. Pneumococcal disease, a common cause of pneumonia, kills more than 10,000 Americans each year.

The CDC recommends that people at high risk of complications from influenza, including persons 65 years and over and those with certain chronic diseases receive influenza vaccine annually starting in the fall of each year. Patients should contact their local community pharmacy to inquire about flu shots, or call 404-231-5074.

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