Warren County Students Receive Flu Vaccine

Students from Warren County Middle and High School took advantage of a program sponsored by Emory University to receive the flu vaccine free of charge Monday. The program was prefaced with an assembly held Friday to give students information about the vaccine and the different options available to students.

Several Warren County students took part in the assembly on Friday as they portrayed characters in a short play about the flu vaccine. Dr. Sales and her staff then took questions from those in attendance. They also described the difference in the flu shot and the flu mist. Students were encouraged to participate in the flu vaccination to be held the following Monday.

Students lined up for the vaccination Monday morning. Some preferred the mist form of the vaccine while others preferred the shot. The vaccine was made available to students as well as teachers, staff, and family members. Those who received the flu vaccine also got a t-shirt designed by Warren County High student, Cortez Dawson.

The flu mist is a fast and painless alternative to the flu shot. Both forms of delivery are equally effective in preventing the flu. Students with asthma were not eligible to receive the flu mist and had to opt for the flu shot.

Thanks to Emory University to providing the flu vaccine free of charge to Warren County students.