Flu activity is high in Georgia, and if you haven’t already received your flu shot this season, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Health departments in the Coastal Health District are offering free flu shot events for children and adults without health insurance.
- Coastal Health District offers free flu shots for uninsured children and adults while supplies last.
- Multiple county clinics (Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh) hosting events in January.
- Appointment rules vary: some counties allow walk-ins, others require or prefer appointments with provided phone numbers.
- Everyone aged 6 months and older should get vaccinated; high-risk groups urged to prioritize vaccination.
- Flu vaccine lowers infection risk and severity; also use hygiene and improved ventilation to reduce spread.
Free flu shot events for individuals without health insurance coverage (while supplies last):
Bryan County
- January 12-16 at the clinics in Richmond Hill and Pembroke.
- No appointment needed Monday-Wednesday, 8am-11am & 1pm-4pm, Thursday, 8am-11am & 1pm-6pm, and Friday, 8am-1pm.
Camden County
- January 1-as long as supplies last
- No appointment needed Monday-Wednesday, 8-10:30am and 1-3:30pm, Thursday from 8-10:30am and 1-5pm, and Friday from 8-10:30am.
Chatham County
- January 1-as long as supplies last
- Appointments are required. Call 912-356-2441 to schedule an appointment at the clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive, or 912-651-2587 to schedule an appointment at the midtown clinic at 1602 Drayton Street.
Effingham County
- January 1-31
- No appointment needed Monday-Wednesday, 8am-11am & 1pm-4pm, Thursday, 8am-11am & 1pm-6pm, and Friday, 8am-1pm.
Glynn County
- January 1-31
- No appointment needed Monday-Wednesday, 8am-11am & 1pm-4pm, Thursday, 8am-11am & 1pm-6pm, and Friday, 8am-1pm.
Liberty County
- January 5-9
- No appointment needed Monday-Wednesday, 8am-11am & 1pm-4pm, Thursday, 8am-11am & 1pm-6pm, and Friday, 8am-1pm.
Long County
- January 1-as long as supplies last
- Appointments are required. Call 912-545-2107 to schedule an appointment.
McIntosh County
- January 1-as long as supplies last
- Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are accepted. Call 912-832-5473 to schedule an appointment.
Patients with health insurance may also receive no-cost flu shots, as most insurance plans cover flu vaccine at no charge to the patient. Call the health department nearest you to confirm that your health insurance is accepted.
Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season. Vaccination is especially important for individuals at higher risk of complications from flu, such as:
- Adults age 65 and older
- Children under age 2
- People who are pregnant
- People who are obese
- People with weakened immune systems
- People with chronic lung conditions like asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis
- People with neurologic and neurodevelopment conditions
- People with heart disease
- People with endocrine, blood, kidney, liver, or metabolic disorders
Flu vaccine reduces your risk of getting an influenza infection. If you do catch the flu, the vaccine can lessen the length and severity of your illness.
You can also protect yourself from the flu by avoiding people who are sick, washing your hands often, and improving air quality by bringing in fresh outside air, purifying indoor air, or gathering outdoors.
