Summer may not be over yet but people still need to start thinking about their health for the upcoming winter.  Administrator of the Jefferson County health Department Amy Jones says administration of the flu vaccine has begun.  She stressed that even though it seems early, flu season will be here sooner than you might think.  The vaccine can take up to two weeks to take full effect, and the elderly and young populations are at highest risk.The flu vaccine is available now at the health department.  Walk-ins are welcome or you can make an appointment by calling 728-8416.  Jones says there is no shortage of the vaccine this year so everybody who wants the shot can get one right away.

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