FORT WALTON BEACH —The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County urges the public to get their annual flu shot before Halloween.
Here are seven Crestview locations, among others, that have it (and see map below):
●ProHealth, 102 Alabama St. Ste B, 689-7592
●The Prescription Shoppe, 536 E. First Ave., 682-2008
●MinuteClinic, inside CVS/pharmacy Store #4015, 302 E. James Lee Blvd, Crestview, 866-389-2727
●CVS/pharmacy, 302 E. James Lee Blvd., Crestview, 682-1002
●Walgreens, 2350 S. Ferdon Blvd., 689-0447
●Publix Pharmacy, 2250 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview, 682-5635
●Walmart Supercenter, 3351 S. Ferdon Blvd., Crestview, 682-9107
Receiving a flu shot can help protect individuals from the influenza virus that often leads to a severe illness, according to Dr. Karen A. Chapman, DOH-Okaloosa director.
“The most effective precautions we can take to fight the flu are getting vaccinated and practicing good hygiene habits like washing hands often,” stated “These simple precautions may lessen your risk of exposure to the virus or transmission to others.”
She said to watch for symptoms of the flu, such as headache, fever, a severe cough, runny nose or body aches.
Contact your primary care physician or a local hospital immediately if symptoms appear.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: 7 Crestview locations to get the flu vaccine (MAP)