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Thursday, January 10, 2013  Updated with video; Local doctors credits programs like the Network of Trust, school health program, for keeping the flu at bay in our region.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Updated with video; Here’s some good news for individuals who are choosing to get the flu vaccine this year.

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

Monday, October 01, 2012  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is making an effort to lower the number of flu cases seen in southwest Georgia.

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

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  The Dougherty County Health Department held a drive thru clinic offering flu vaccinations at Robert Cross Middle School on Thursday. For $25.00, the public could pull up, stick out their arms, and receive their flu shot without ever leaving their vehicles.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Aside from getting the typical shot in the arm, this is the first year the county is giving a mist version of the season flu vaccine.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  After weeks of shortages, swine flu vaccine is plentiful enough that nearly half the states now say everyone can get it, not just people in high-risk groups.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  800,000 doses of children's swine flu vaccine recalled over concern about potency