Tag Archives: Flu Season

Flu season is coming, and it is time to get vaccinated. Overton County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said there is no reason to not get the flu shot. “Why not?” Reeder said. “If you can protect yourself from illness why would you not protect yourself? I liken to a seat belt in that every once in a while ... Read More »

Cases of the flu have significantly dropped so far this winter, and COVID precautions seem to be the reason why. That is according to Cookeville Physician Dr. James Batson. Batson said the United States is following the same trend that the southern hemisphere experienced. “During their winter, our summer, their flu season was the same,” Batson said. “It was very ... Read More »

Tennessee is making a push to get more people across the state vaccinated for the flu this season. That push brings the 3rd annual Fight Flu TN event to the Putnam County Fairgrounds on Thursday for free, drive-thru flu vaccines. Putnam County Health Department Director Lisa Bumbalough said it is even more important this year to be protected from the ... Read More »

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Mark Pierce said it is impossible to predict how bad the flu season will be, but Cookeville Regional Medical Center has already treated 13 cases. Pierce said the combination of COVID and the flu circulating the public puts high risk people in even more danger. “We would really like to encourage people to go ahead and ... Read More »