Flu vaccines are available at county health department

The Cherokee County Health Department offers flu (influenza) vaccinations for adults and children over six-months-old from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at its clinics at 593 N. Main St. in Rusk and 510 E. Commerce St. in Jacksonville. Vaccinations cost $7 for children, over six months-17; and $20 for persons over age 17.

Medicare pays for the cost of vaccine for its recipients.

Children younger than six months of age are too young to be vaccinated.

Vaccines are given on a first come first served basis. Maps to each location are available at www. cchdtexas.org.

Businesses and/or organizations may contact Pam Davis at (903)586- 6191 or email pdavis@texashan.org. to schedule an on-site clinic at their location.