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Get YOUR Flu Shot TODAY!

North Georgia– The best way to protect against the flu is with a flu shot and the CDC reports that flu activity is increasing in the U.S. as flu season peaks.^* Are you protected from the flu? It’s not too late! Vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed time from work and school due to the flu and can prevent flu-related hospitalizations.

North Georgia Health District public health departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties have flu vaccine and no appointment is necessary.

Please contact your local health department for more information:

• Cherokee: Canton (770) 345-7371 / Woodstock (770) 928-0133
• Fannin: (706) 632-3023
• Gilmer: (706) 635-4363
• Murray: (706) 695-4585
• Pickens: (706) 253-2821
• Whitfield: (706) 279-9600

For more information about flu and its prevention, log onto www.cdc.gov/flu.

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^*Reference: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov/flu/

Fannin, Gilmer and Pickens County Health Departments will open on a 2-HOUR DELAYED basis on Thursday, February 11th due to continued hazardous road conditions.

Alert Update: Fannin, Gilmer and Pickens County Health Departments will be CLOSED today, Wednesday, February 10th due to hazardous weather conditions.

The North Georgia Health District office in Dalton, GA and Public Health Departments in Cherokee, Fannin, Gilmer, Murray, Pickens and Whitfield Counties will Delay Opening by 2 Hours today, Wednesday, February 10th, due to hazardous weather conditions. This includes Environmental Health offices and WIC and Children's Public Health services. 

ALERT UPDATE 2: Pickens County Health Department in Jasper, GA will now CLOSE at 5 PM today, Tuesday, February 9th due to hazardous weather conditions.

Alert Update: Public Health Departments in Cherokee, Gilmer, Murray and Whitfield Counties will CLOSE early at 6 PM today, Tuesday, February 9th due to hazardous weather conditions. Fannin County Health Department will remain closed. 

Fannin County Health Department will be CLOSED today, Tuesday, February 9th, due to hazardous weather conditions. This includes Environmental Health and all WIC and Children's health services in Fannin County. 

Stay Current on Zika Virus Information and Advisories from the CDC

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