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Flu Shots & COVID Boosters Available in Rossville on Wednesday

Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by Joe Legge

Walk-in influenza and COVID-19 booster shots will be offered in Rossville this week. The Walker County Health Department will provide a vaccination clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at the Rossville Athletic Center gym, located at 301 Williams Street in Rossville. The Georgia Department of Public Health reports widespread flu … Continue reading Flu Shots & COVID Boosters Available in Rossville on Wednesday

CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID Vaccine for Children 5-11 Years Old

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Joe Legge

Doctor, child and mother wearing facemasks during coronavirus and flu outbreak.

Atlanta – Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and health districts throughout Georgia will offer Pfizer pediatric COVID vaccine to children 5-11 years old. Vaccination will begin once DPH receives clinical guidance from the … Continue reading CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID Vaccine for Children 5-11 Years Old

Booster Doses Authorized for Moderna and J&J COVID Vaccines

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Joe Legge

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and health districts throughout Georgia will begin offering booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID vaccine Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, pending guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These boosters are in addition to previously approved booster doses of Pfizer vaccine. For … Continue reading Booster Doses Authorized for Moderna and J&J COVID Vaccines

Free Flu and COVID-19 Shots Available in Rossville on October 27

Posted on October 18, 2021October 25, 2021 by Joe Legge

Rossville, GA - Free walk-in flu and COVID-19 shots will be offered in Rossville next week. The Walker County Health Department will provide vaccinations from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27 at the Rossville Athletic Center gym, located at 301 Williams Street in Rossville. “It is critically important to get your flu … Continue reading Free Flu and COVID-19 Shots Available in Rossville on October 27

Northwest Georgia Health Departments Offering Third Vaccine Dose to Qualifying Individuals

Posted on August 18, 2021August 31, 2021 by Joe Legge

Healthcare professionals with Covid Vaccines

Rome, GA - According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an additional (third) dose of COVID-19 vaccine should be considered for people with moderate to severe immune compromise due to a medical condition or receipt of immunosuppressive medications or treatments. People should get the same vaccine … Continue reading Northwest Georgia Health Departments Offering Third Vaccine Dose to Qualifying Individuals

Walker County Health Department to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Event in Rossville

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Joe Legge

Rossville, GA – The Walker County Health Department will host a COVID-19 vaccination event at the Rossville Athletic Center gym, located at 301 Williams Street in Rossville, from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Thursday, August 19. First and second doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available during this free event. Everyone 12 years … Continue reading Walker County Health Department to Host COVID-19 Vaccination Event in Rossville

New Hours at the Walker County COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline Starting Monday

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Joe Legge

Walker County COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline flyer

The hours have changed at the Walker County COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline, effective March 29, 2021. If you need assistance, staff is now available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. You can also schedule an appointment online at your convenience at the Catoosa-Dade-Walker Vaccination Station at the Colonnade in Ringgold. … Continue reading New Hours at the Walker County COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline Starting Monday

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available Today & Tomorrow in Walker County!

Posted on March 9, 2021March 10, 2021 by Joe Legge

Due to a special shipment of the Pfizer vaccine, Walker County has openings today (March 9) and tomorrow (March 10) for eligible Georgia residents who want the COVID-19 vaccine. Please call the Walker County COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 706-620-0887 to make an appointment. These vaccines are being administered by appointment at the Walker County Civic Center Campus … Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Available Today & Tomorrow in Walker County!

Updated DPH Guidance for In Person Voting During COVID-19 Isolation or Quarantine

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 by Joe Legge

This information comes from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH): Atlanta – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is updating its protocols for isolation and quarantine during COVID-19 to allow individuals to vote in person Tuesday, November 3rd. The protocols are in accordance with recommendations and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control … Continue reading Updated DPH Guidance for In Person Voting During COVID-19 Isolation or Quarantine

Breaking Down Governor Brian Kemp’s COVID-19 “Minimum Operations” Executive Order

Posted on April 22, 2020April 23, 2020 by Joe Legge

Atlanta, GA - Earlier this week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed an Executive Order to relax restrictions placed on certain businesses as part of the COVID-19 health crisis. The Order is clear that requirements are statewide and that local governments cannot make them more or less restrictive. Under the Order, the following businesses are allowed … Continue reading Breaking Down Governor Brian Kemp’s COVID-19 “Minimum Operations” Executive Order