The final free flu vaccinations that will be administered in 2023 will be available from 10:00 – 11:30 am on Wednesday, November 15th at the Jackson Parish Council on Aging, located at 120 Polk Avenue in Jonesboro. Updated COVID-19 vaccines that protect against the most common circulating strains of the virus will also be able to be received. 

“Getting an updated COVID-19 vaccination is a great way to boost one’s protection against the virus. The updated vaccine is recommended for everyone ages 6 months of age and older. Elderly individuals and those with significant underlying health conditions are at the highest risk of serious complications should they become infected with COVID-19 and stand to benefit the greatest from receiving the updated vaccine. I plan to get mine at the same time as I receive this year’s flu shot and I encourage everyone to do the same,” said State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter.