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Strategic National Stockpile/Medical CountermeasuresSchool Based Flu Program 2020
A Unique Flu Season
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, North Central Health District’s regular school-based flu program will look different than it has in the past. We want to give every student the opportunity to receive a regular seasonal flu vaccine while protecting students, school staff and our own health department staff from COVID-19.
Planning For Vaccination
Each county’s school system and health department will have its own unique plans for providing students with flu shots. Planning is based one how COVID-19 is impacting each county, how the school systems are operating and what measures need to be taken to keep everyone involved safe. PLEASE NOTE: this section will continue to be updated as decisions are made and plans are finalized. We will only post information that has been finalized and agreed upon between the county health department and the relevant school/school system.
Hancock County Schedule
Hancock County Health Department will provide flu shots to students based on the following schedule. Completed consent forms are required before vaccination can be given. For events at the health department, we ask that families schedule an appointment, but we will accept walk-ins.
| Date | Time | School(s) | Vaccination Location |
| Oct. 7 | 1-3 p.m. | John Hancock Academy | On campus |
| Oct. 14 | 8 a.m – 4 p.m. | Early Headstart, Headstart and staff | Hancock County Health Department |
| Oct. 20 | 8 a.m – 4 p.m. | M.E. Lewis, Hancock Middle/High and staff | Hancock County Health Department |
| Oct. 21 | 8 a.m – 4 p.m. | M.E. Lewis, Hancock Middle/High and staff | Hancock County Health Department |
| Oct. 22 | 8 a.m – 4 p.m. | M.E. Lewis, Hancock Middle/High and staff | Hancock County Health Department |
| Oct. 23 | 8 a.m – 4 p.m. | M.E. Lewis, Hancock Middle/High and staff | Hancock County Health Department |
Houston County Schedule and Consent Forms
Houston County Health Department will visit schoools as they do every year to provide flu shots to students according to the followin schedules:
| Elementary Schools | Date | Time |
| Lindsey Elementary/Elam @ LES | Oct. 30 | 9-11 a.m. |
| David Perdue Primary | Nov. 2 | 9-11 a.m. |
| David Perdue Elementary | Nov. 2 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Pearl Stephens Elementary | Nov. 3 | 9-11 a.m. |
| C.B. Watson Primary | Nov. 3 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Matt Arthur Elementary | Nov. 4 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Bonaire Elementary | Nov. 4 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Parkwood Elementary | Nov. 5 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Westside Elementary | Nov. 5 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Quail Run Elementary | Nov. 6 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Northside Elementary | Nov. 6 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Hilltop Elementary | Nov. 9 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Russell Elementary | Nov. 9 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Shirley Hills Elementary | Nov. 10 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Miller Elemetary | Nov. 10 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Eagle Springs Elementary | Nov. 12 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Centerville Elementary | Nov. 12 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Langston Road Elementary | Nov. 13 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Kings Chapel Elementary | Nov. 13 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Morningside Elementary | ov. 16 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Tucker Elementary | Nov. 16 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Lake Joy Elementary | Nov. 17 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Lake Joy Primary | Nov. 17 | 1-3 p.m. |
| Bonaire Primary | Nov. 19 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Middle Schools | Date | Time |
| Perry Middle | Oct. 26 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Mossy Creek Middle | Oct. 26 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
| Thomson Middle | Oct. 27 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Northside Middle | Oct. 27 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
| Feagin Mill Middle | Oct. 28 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Warner Robins Middle | Oct. 28 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
| HC Career Academy Staff Only | Oct. 28 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
| Bonaire Middle | Oct. 29 | 9-11 a.m. |
| Huntington Middle | Oct. 29 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
| HC WIN Academy Staff Only | Oct. 30 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
| High Schools | Date | Time |
| Perry High/Central Office | Nov. 16 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Veterans High | Nov. 17 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Northside High | Nov. 17 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Houston County High | Nov. 18 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
| Warner Robins High | Nov. 18 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
The county health department is offering opportunity for students that have chosen to take classes online to receive their seasonal flu shot via a drive-thru clinic. There will be three drive-thru clinics for online learners:
- Wednesday, October 21, 3-5 PM
- Thursday, October 22, 3-5 PM
- Friday, October 23, 3-5 PM
Students will be required to bring a completed consent form to receive vaccination.
Jasper County Schedule and Consent Forms
Jasper County Health Department will provide flu shots to students via drive-thru clinic October 13. Health department staff will not be conducting vaccination at the schools. Completed consent forms are required before vaccination can be given. Consent forms will be handed out at schools for students to take home and complete. Bring the completed content form to the drive-thru event:
Tuesday, Oct. 13
1-4 p.m.
Jasper County Primary School
495 Georgia Highway 212 W
Monticello, GA 31064
Jones County Schedule
Jones County Health Department will provide flu shots to students via drive-thru clinics for specific schools on specific dates following the calendar below. Health department staff will not be conducting vaccination at the schools. Completed consent forms are required before vaccination can be given. Consent forms will be handed out at schools for students to take home and complete. Bring the completed content form to your school’s designated flu shot event:
| School(s) | Date | Time |
| Dames Ferry & Head Start | Oct. 19 | 3-6 p.m. |
| Gray Elementary & Pre-K | Oct. 20 | 3-6 p.m. |
| Turner Woods | Oct. 21 | 3-6 p.m. |
| Gray Middle School | Oct. 26 | 3-6 p.m. |
| Clifton Ridge | Oct. 27 | 3-6 p.m. |
| Mattie Wells & Jones County High School | Oct. 28 | 3-6 p.m. |
Putnam County Schedule and Consent Forms
Putnam County Health Department will visit schoools as they do every year to provide flu shots to students according to the following schedule. Consent forms will be handed out at schools for students to take home and complete.
| School(s) | Date |
| Putnam County High | Oct. 14 |
| Putnam County Elementary | Oct. 15 |
| Putnam County Middle | Oct. 16 |
| Putnam County Headstart | Oct. 21 |
| Catewood School | Oct. 22 |
| Putnam County Primary | Oct. 23 |
Students will be required to bring a completed consent form to receive vaccination.
Twiggs County Schedule and Consent Forms
Twiggs County Health Department will provide flu shots to students via flu clinic November 17. Health department staff will not be conducting vaccination at the schools. Completed consent forms are required before vaccination can be given. Consent forms are available here and will also be offered on-site. Bring the completed content form to the event:
Tuesday, Nov. 17
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Twiggs County Health Department
26 Main Street
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
Washington County Schedule and Consent Forms
Washington County Health Department will visit schoools as they do every year to provide flu shots to students according to the following schedule. The health department is offering a drive-thru flu shot clinic for the county’s virtual learners:
Friday, October 9
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Washington County Health Department
Students will be required to bring a completed consent form to receive vaccination.
Wilkinson County Schedule and Consent Forms
Wilkinson County Health Department will not visit schoools since the county’s students are completely virtual at ths time. The health department is offering a school flu shot clinic for the county’s virtual learners:
Tuesday, October 27
4:30 – & p.m.
Wilkinson County Health Department
Students will be required to bring a completed consent form to receive vaccination.
Preventing the Flu
- Vaccination is the first and most important step in flu prevention.
- Flu shots protect against multiple, common flu viruses.
- Everyone 6 months of age or older should get a flu shot.
- Adults over age 65 and people with weakened immune systems should get a high-dose shot.
- People should get vaccinated before the flu season (in October), but it is never too late to get a shot.
Stop germs from spreading.
- Avoid contact with sick people; if you are sick, stay home.
- If you experience flu-like illness, stay home at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medications.
- Always cover your nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough and throw used tissues in the trash.
- Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
- Disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated.
- Do not touch your nose, mouth or eyes.
Make an Appointment Today
If your child misses an opportunity to get a flu shot though our School-Based Flu program, you can visit the health department for vaccination. Call your nearest health department to ask questions or make an appointment!
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