Cartersville, Ga. – Winter isn’t just coming. It feels like it is already here. In addition to having some unseasonably cold weather a couple of weeks ago, the flu has already started to show up, with emergency departments and hospitals throughout Georgia seeing an increase in positive cases. Now is the time to take preventative action, like getting a flu shot, to protect yourself.
The Influenza virus, commonly known as the flu, can be a dangerous illness causing complications that may require hospitalization and even can cause death, but it is preventable and treatable. Piedmont is offering flu shots at more than 125 locations throughout Georgia, including primary care locations, Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet locations and QuickCare clinics.
Getting your flu shot as early as possible means you’ll be protected before you start attending your holiday gatherings — helping you enjoy your celebrations more safely. Everyone six months of age and older should get vaccinated as soon as possible.
In the northwest metro area, you can book your visit at our Cartersville West Avenue, Cartersville Main Street, Canton, Dallas or Woodstock locations. In Rome, you can book at our East Rome or West Rome locations.
“The flu vaccine can prevent numerous strains of the virus, and it can also lessen the severity of the illness for those who may still get sick,” said Cassandra Donnelly, D.O., Regional Medical Director, Piedmont Urgent Care by WellStreet. “It does a great job of keeping people out of the hospital and helps those with chronic conditions reduce the chance of experiencing significant events.”
Children younger than 6 months old are at a high risk of serious flu complications but are too young to get a flu vaccine. Because of this, safeguarding them from flu is especially important. If you live with or care for an infant younger than 6 months of age, you should get a flu vaccine to help protect him or her from the flu. Also, studies have shown that flu vaccination of the mother during pregnancy can protect the baby after birth from flu infection for the first several months.
For more ways to stay healthy, visit
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About Piedmont Cartersville
Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is a 119-bed acute care hospital, Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center and Level III Verified Trauma Center. Named one of Healthgrades 2022 America's 250 Best Hospitals and a Top Hospital by GeorgiaTrend magazine in 2021, Piedmont Cartersville’s Knee and Hip Replacement and Maternity services are designated as Blue Distinction Centers by Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Breast Imaging Center provides mammography services that are gold seal accredited by the American College of Radiology and the Advanced Wound Healing Center specializes in treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds. The Hope Center, a regional cancer treatment facility, is conveniently located on the hospital campus and provides over 4,000 treatments with over 300 new patients per year from a ten county region. For medical needs that do not require a visit to the emergency department, Piedmont Urgent Care offers a convenient location close to home with walk-in care for most minor injuries and illnesses along with preventative care and testing.
For more information about programs and services offered at Piedmont Cartersville or The Hope Center, visit
piedmont.org.
Cartersville, Ga. – Winter isn’t just coming. It feels like it is already here. In addition to having some unseasonably cold weather a couple of weeks ago, the flu has already started to show up, with emergency departments and hospitals throughout Georgia seeing an increase in positive cases. Now is the time to take preventative action, like getting a flu shot, to protect yourself.