Henry County Public Health in Mt. Pleasant says, “Respiratory Illness Season is Here – Are you protected?” As we spend more time in close proximity to others, Henry County’s Public Health Community Outreach Department reminds people that the best way to protect yourself is by getting the vaccines that are recommended for you. Public Health holds walk-in immunization clinics on Tuesdays 9a-11a, Wednesday and Thursdays 1p-4p and the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, until 6pm. Most insurance is accepted; however the vaccines for flu, COVID, RSV, and Pneumonia are also available at no cost for uninsured individuals through government-funded programs.
Strategies to help reduce your chances of getting sick or infecting others include: staying home when you are sick, wear a mask, and social distancing. You can also follow good hygiene practices such as washing hands frequently, cover coughs and sneezes, and clean frequently touched surfaces like tables and doorknobs. Henry County Public Health is located at 106 N. Jackson Street in Mt. Pleasant, 319-385-0779 or HealthyHenryCounty.org.