Georgia Department of Public Health News Release November 9, 2026.

For Immediate Release
November 9, 2026

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) urges Georgians to get vaccinated against the flu now. With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, you still have time to protect yourself, your family, and your friends.

“The single most effective way to prevent the flu is the flu vaccine. Everyone over the age of six months should get a flu vaccine, with rare exceptions,” said Kathleen E. Toomey, commissioner, Georgia Department of Public Health. “It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection against the flu, so it’s important to take preventive measures now.”…

Read and download the full November 9, 2026, News Release at Georgia Department of Public Health Website

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