MEDIA ADVISORY/DAYBOOK ITEM
Oct. 29, 2008
DHEC's Region 6 County Public Health offices set additional flu clinics
CONWAY – More appointment-only influenza vaccination clinics will be held on Nov. 4, 5, 12, 18, 19 in Horry County; Nov. 3 and 17 in Georgetown County and Nov. 13 and 20 in Williamsburg County, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
Clinics were added because of increased demand and will be conducted by appointment to reduce the likelihood of waiting. Residents who want to reduce their risk of flu should call the nearest clinic for an appointment.
DHEC flu shot clinics in Horry County:
- Nov. 5, 12 and 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DHEC's Horry County Department of Health
1931 Industrial Park Road, Conway (843) 915-8810 - Nov. 4 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DHEC's South Strand Health Department, South Strand Complex
9630 Scipio Lane, Surfside Beach (843) 915-8810
DHEC flu shot clinics in Georgetown County:
- Nov. 3 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DHEC's Georgetown County Health Department
531 Lafayette Circle, Georgetown (843) 915-8810
DHEC flu shot clinics in Williamsburg County:
- Nov. 13 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DHEC's Williamsburg County Health Department
520 Thurgood Marshall Blvd, Kingstree (843) 355-6012
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 www.flucliniclocator.org/
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For information about Region 6 clinics (Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg counties):
Lea Altman - (843) 915-8889
E-mail - ALTMANLS@dhec.sc.gov
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