RISON – Sept. 25, 2025, the Cleveland County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at no charge at Cleveland County Health unit from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic. If they do not have insurance, or the insurance does not cover flu shots, the vaccine will still be available at no charge.“We want Cleveland County residents to stay healthy this flu season, and getting a yearly flu vaccination is the best line of defense. Jamie Hurst, Cleveland County Health Unit Administrator, said.“We encourage everyone to come to the community clinic or the local health unit to get their flu shot.”Annual flu vaccination is recommended for most adults and children six months and older. The flu virus changes from year to year, and this year’s vaccine protects against the flu viruses that are expected to cause the most illness this flu season.“The flu should not be taken lightly,” said Dr. Jennifer Dillaha, ADH Chief Medical Officer. “We are encouraging everyone to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their families, because it is hard to predict in advance how severe the flu season is going to be.”People of all ages can get the flu. Certain people are more likely to have serious health problems if they get the flu. This includes older adults, young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), people who smoke, and people who live in nursing homes. Therefore, ADH strongly recommends that people in these groups get a flu vaccine. It is also recommended that friends, family members and people who provide care to people in these groups also get a vaccine—not only to protect themselves but also to decrease the possibility that they might expose the people they love and care for to the flu.The flu vaccine is safe and does not cause the flu....
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