By Karen Tomlinson
Director of Student Health Services
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most challenging public health events many of us have faced in our lives. University of North Georgia (UNG) officials continue to work with local and state health agencies to monitor COVID-19 and provide vaccines.
The vaccines are effective in keeping people from getting the virus or having a severe illness if they do. They also help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Getting vaccinated can help you protect yourself and those around you.
Accurate vaccine information can help stop common myths and rumors that may prevent you from receiving the vaccine.
However, COVID-19 is not the only health threat that our campuses will be dealing with in the next several months. Flu season has begun. There are also common myths about the flu vaccine:
Our UNG campus communities become stronger and safer with every person who receives vaccines for COVID-19 and the flu. Registration for COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students is available on the Student Health Services webpage. Flu shots are available daily by appointment while supplies last on the Dahlonega (706-864-1948) and Gainesville (678-696-2676) campuses.