Free Flu Shot October 21

Shelbyville, Tenn. – The Bedford County Health Department of the Tennessee
Department of Health will be providing free flu shots from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday,
Oct. 21, 2025, at the Bedford County Health Department, 140 Dover Street, and 4:30-6:30
p.m. at Harris Middle School, 570 Eagle Blvd, participating in the statewide 2025 Fight Flu
prevention effort.
“Receiving an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those around you
from the worst outcomes of the flu virus,” Director Angie Faulkner said. “The flu vaccine is
safe and effective and helps prepare your body to fight against the flu virus and prevent it
from spreading.”
Anyone age six months or older is eligible to receive a flu vaccine and appointments are
not needed at local health departments on Oct. 21st to receive a free flu vaccine.
The flu virus can move easily from one person to another and spreads through
respiratory droplets in coughs and sneezes. The virus can be present on surfaces, such as
doorknobs and countertops, and tissue paper for up to two days.
Pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and those with chronic medical conditions are at the
highest risk of getting the flu and facing its severe complications. Flu symptoms can
include mild to severe cough, fatigue, fever, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, and
stuffy or runny noses.
Precautions to prevent the spread of the flu virus include proper handwashing with soap
and water, covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the bend of an elbow, and
staying home if you are sick.
More information is available on TDH’s Fight Flu webpage. For additional information
about taking precautions against respiratory viral illnesses, like the flu, visit The TDH
webpage at tn.gov/health/rvi.
The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health, tn.gov/health, is to protect, promote,
and improve the health and well-being of all people in Tennessee.