RIPLEY – The Tippah County Health Department will hold special seasonal flu clinics on Thursday, Oct. 22 and every Friday during the months of October and November from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Tippah County Health Department.

During this time health department staff will focus solely on providing seasonal flu vaccinations so that all residents can complete the process quickly and efficiently.

Swine flu vaccinations are free at all county health departments but are not being offered at this time. Seasonal flu vaccinations for adults are $25. Those 18 and under can receive seasonal flu vaccinations for $10. Medicare and Medicaid recipients are asked to bring their cards with them to the clinic. Pneumonia vaccinations will also be available at a cost of $48 for adults and $10 for children.

Residents may also obtain seasonal and swine flu vaccinations from private providers and some retail pharmacies when available.

For more information about flu clinics, contact the Tippah County Health Department at 662-837-3215. To learn more about flu, pneumonia or vaccine availability, visit the Mississippi State Department of Health website at www.Healthy MS.com.