“Influenza is an upper respiratory illness with severe body aches and high fevers. It can be fatal. “Nobody wants a guest like that at the holidays,” according to officials at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and the Putnam County Health Department.. “It’s still not too late to get a flu vaccination.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests every individual older than six months receive a flu vaccination.
KCHD and PCHD are currently offering influenza vaccinations. Vaccinations are available at the health departments, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. While walk-in patients will be accommodated, appointments are suggested. Call 304-348-8080 to schedule an appointment in Kanawha County. For Putnam County, phone 304-757-2541.
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department is located at 108 Lee St., in Charleston. The Putnam County Health Department is located at 11878 Winfield Road in Winfield.