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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.

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

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.

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

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.

Wednesday, October 07, 2009  Health officials say all the initial swine flu vaccine doses this week will be the nasal spray version, but next week arm injections will begin.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009  Swine flu vaccinations are expected to start in Georgia on Tuesday.

Monday, October 05, 2009  HEALTHBEAT: Health workers get first swine flu vaccinations; most people have a while to wait