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Thursday, November 15, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe medical professionals say they have seen more than 1000 patients in the last five days.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  There's no hidding it, flu season is here.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Updated with video; The Worth County Health Department held their third annual drive-thru flu shot clinic at the Counties Agricultural Pavilion.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Labor Day is officially over and that means it's the start of flu season.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  With the cooler temperatures that we'll hopefully start seeing sooner rather than later, comes also the reminder to get your flu shots.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook story of the day, people wanted to know when to get a flu shot so it'll be most effective.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  After a relatively mild start to the flu season, Centers for Disease Control officials say it’s not over just yet.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Flu shots are now available at the General Clinic, the Adult Health Clinic, the Women’s Health Clinic and the Child Health Clinic.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Health Director urges everyone to get flu shots

Thursday, September 08, 2011  With flu season quickly approaching, the Southwest Georgia Public Health District is beginning to distribute flu vaccinations to the public.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Local health departments to offer flu vaccines on Sept. 6,

Monday, January 31, 2011  14 county health departments across Southwest Georgia are lowering the cost of a flu shot from $20.00 to $15.00.

Thursday, January 06, 2011  Public Health officials say just before the holiday season, they gave 2,000 less flu vaccines and saw twice as many positive flu cases.

Friday, December 31, 2010  A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows widespread cases of the flu in five states – and Georgia is on the list. Officials with Southwest Georgia Public Health say they’re alarmed by new data indicating that influenza is spreading and spreading fast.

Friday, December 03, 2010  The Southwest Georgia Health District’s disease trackers say the unusual amount of influenza activity in Georgia so early in the season is worrisome, and urge residents who haven’t yet gotten vaccinated against seasonal flu to do so.