Friday, May 24 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:51:05 GMT
A huge truck load of peanut butter is headed to Oklahoma tornado victims. Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany. The 22 pallets of peanut butterMore >>
Friday afternoon, 31,680 jars of it were loaded onto a truck at Lineage Logistics in Albany.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:36:19 GMT
Summer at Wild Adventures in Valdosta kicks off this weekend. The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders. Starting this weekend WildMore >>
The park has a lot planned for the celebration, including free admission for military and first responders.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:30:04 GMT
A Valdosta High School senior drove off from school today with a brand new car. An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning onlyMore >>
An academic program, geared at keeping high schoolers on track, put the 18-year-old in the drawing. And Friday morning only his key unlocked the car.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:13:22 GMT
New 3D technology is allowing south Georgia patients to take a glimpse into their own surgical future. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Courtney Houston of Thomasville recently purchased a Vectra 3D Imager. TheMore >>
Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Courtney Houston of Thomasville recently purchased a Vectra 3D Imager.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:06:03 GMT
A South Georgia grower can never really relax, because the next weather, disease, or pest issue is always right around the corner. This week the insect thrip has become quite active on South Georgia cottonMore >>
A South Georgia grower can never really relax, because the next weather, disease, or pest issue is always right around the corner. This week the insect thrip has become quite active on South Georgia cotton and peanuts.More >>
October 3, 2007
Albany - Thousands of Americans die each year from the flu, but health workers don't want you to be added to that statistic.
Health departments in Southwest Georgia will start offering flu vaccines next week. So far, the CDC hasn't limited who is allowed to get the vaccines first, but here's a list of folks who should get a flu shot:
Children aged 6 months to four years
People 50 and older
Women who will be pregnant throughout flu season
People with chronic medical problems, specifically respiratory conditions and heart disease
Residents of nursing homes
Health care workers
Caregivers of children under five and older adults
Dr. Jacqueline Grant, District Health Director said, "It is so important to get a flu vaccine because 36,000 people die every year and influenza is a vaccine preventable disease."
Flu season typically doesn't peak until February, so it's important not to get vaccinated too soon. Experts recommend folks start vaccinations mid to late October. Vaccines will be offered at health departments on Tuesday.
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