The Guilford County Division of Public Health is urging all community members, both adults and children, to receive the flu vaccine.
The flu vaccine is the best way for Guilford County residents to protect themselves and their loved ones from the flu virus, which spreads easily and can lead to serious illness, hospitalization and even death. Vaccinations are especially important for those at higher risk of severe viral respiratory disease, including people 65 years and older, children younger than 5, pregnant women, those with a weakened immune system and those with certain medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health continues offering appointments for the 2024-2025 flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine for anyone aged 6 months and older.
Appointments are available Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:
- 1100 E. Wendover Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405
- 501 E. Green Dr, High Point, NC 27262
To schedule an appointment, please call 336-641-3245. When calling to schedule an appointment, please ensure that health insurance, Medicaid, Medicare or Medicare Supplement information is readily available.
The flu and COVID-19 vaccines are also available at pharmacies, local health clinics and doctor’s offices.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health encourages the following prevention tips for respiratory viruses:
- Staying up to date with immunizations
- Maintaining good hygiene and frequent handwashing
- Getting enough rest to avoid becoming sick
- Taking steps for cleaner air
- Considering a mask or physically distancing in crowds
- Testing ahead of gatherings
- Staying away from others who are sick
When you may have a respiratory virus:
- Stay home when you are sick
- Take steps to prevent spread
- Seek health care promptly for testing and/or treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness; early treatment may help lower your risk of severe illness.
- Further protect yourself and others: masks, physical distancing, and COVID-19 testing.
Respiratory virus surveillance data is published weekly by NCDHHS and influenza surveillance data is published weekly by the CDC. Per the NCDHHS and CDC dashboards, North Carolina is currently seeing an increase in flu and respiratory illnesses.