News 12 @ 6 o'clock -- October 6, 2008

You might have had a difficult time last year finding one, but this year, experts say there's plenty to go around. Richmond county has given out more than 120 vaccinations since Wednesday.

But Columbia County has been seeing record low numbers.Doctors say that needs to change. They want to make sure everyone who needs a shot gets one.

"It's extremely important for our very young kids and our seniors to get shots because of the secondary infections they can get if they get the really bad flu," said Dr. Jeffrey Broder, North Augusta Urgent Care.

If you haven't gotten your shot, it's not too late. You can go to any of the flu clinics in Columbia and Richmond counties.
You don't need an appointment or prescription.
If you live in Aiken County, your flu clinics start October 15-th.

Below is information on flu clinics in your area.

Columbia County Flu Clinics
October 8, 2008 ~ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Evans Government Center Auditorium
Harlem/Grovetown Health Department Clinic
Appling Health Department Clinic

October 9, 2008 ~ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Evans Government Center Auditorium
Harlem/Grovetown Health Department Clinic
Appling Health Department Clinic

October 10, 2008 ~ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Evans Government Center Auditorium
Harlem/Grovetown Health Department Clinic
Appling Health Department Clinic

October 14, 2008 ~ 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Augusta Preparatory Day School
Goodwins Commons
285 Flowing Wells Road

October 20, 2008 ~ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Evans High School
Harlem High School
Greenbrier High School
Lakeside High School

October 21, 2008 ~ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Columbia Middle School
Grovetown Middle School
Greenbrier Middle School
Evans Middle School

October 22, 2008 ~ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Harlem Middle School
Lakeside Middle School
Riverside Middle School
Stallings Island Middle School

October 23, 2008 ~ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Belair Elementary School
Blue Ridge Elementary School

October 27, 2008 ~ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Brookwood Elementary School
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Euchee Creek Elementary School
Eaans Elementary School

October 28, 2008 ~ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Greenbrier Elementary School
Grovetown Elementary School
Lewiston Elementary School
Martinez Elementary School

October 29, 2008 ~ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
North Columbia Elementary School
North Harlem Elementary School
River Ridge Elementary School
Riverside Elementary School

October 30, 2008 ~ 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
South Columbia Elementary School
Stevens Creek Elementary School
Westmont Elementary School

RICHMOND COUNTY FLU CLINICS

Call the Richmond County Health Department at (706)667-4250 for clinic dates and times.

AIKEN COUNTY FLU CLINICS

Begin October 15th -- Contact the Aiken County Health Department at (803) 643-9586 for additional dates and times.