MEDIA ADVISORY/DAYBOOK ITEM
Oct. 3, 2008
DHEC’s Hampton County Public Health sets flu clinic for area residents
VARNVILLE – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Region 8 Public Health Services, which serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties, will hold an appointment-only influenza vaccination clinic on Oct. 20 in Hampton County.
Residents who want to reduce their risk of flu should call for an appointment. Clinics will be conducted by appointment to reduce the likelihood of waiting.
The DHEC flu shot clinic will be held:
Oct. 20, 2008
DHEC's Hampton County Public Health Department
501 Carolina Avenue West, Varnville
Call (803) 943-3878 for an appointment.
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NOTE TO EDITORS AND REPORTERS (you may include this information):
- When e-mailing an appointment request, residents should include the requested appointment date/time, first/last name, date of birth and a contact telephone number for ALL individuals needing an appointment.
- There is a $25 charge for the vaccination, which Medicare Part B and Medicaid will cover for those who are eligible. Cash or check payment also will be accepted. Please do not let cost prevent you from seeking your flu shot. Ask how we can help.
- Residents with Internet access also can find other local flu shot clinic information at the DHEC website at http://www.scdhec.gov/flu or at http://www.thecarolinascenter.org/fcf
For information about Region 8 clinics (Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties):
Nick Davidson – (843) 525-4028; (843) 525-7621 (fax)
E-mail – davidsne@dhec.sc.gov
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