Tag Archives: Booster

The Putnam County Health Department is now offering the 2nd COVID booster shot at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Director Lisa Bumbalough said the department has a “sufficient supply” of Pfizer shots. “The folks that are eligible for those are any adult 50 and older and any adult 18 and older who has an immunocompromised immune system,” Bumbalough said. “It also ... Read More »

The Overton County Health Department announced Monday that a third dose of the COVID vaccine is available for eligible people. Director Andy Langford said that the number of new daily cases have returned to levels seen last winter. Langford said there are 317 active cases currently in Overton County. “We have people in our population who need to be protected ... Read More »

Tennessee requires students to be immunized in order to participate in a public school. White County Coordinated School Health Director Marcie Kinnard said with most classes starting around the Upper Cumberland, it is a good time to remind parents what is needed. “If your child is entering kindergarten you need to have them up-to-date for kindergarten shots,” Kinnard said. “That ... Read More »