Health officials prepare for upcoming flu season with new vaccines

Health departments and medical experts are preparing for the upcoming sick season by releasing new vaccine guidance and scheduling immunization events. The Glynn County Health Department has announced a drive-thru flu vaccine event scheduled for October 8 to help residents get their shots quickly. Doctors advise that September is the right time for seniors to start planning for their annual flu shots. Health officials are also warning that low vaccination rates could negatively impact overall health trends for the upcoming period, potentially leading to a heavier burden of illness. Medical professionals recommend checking local health department schedules to find out when and where to get the new shots before peak illness periods begin.