The Mississippi State Department of Health said it will provide free Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccinations and birth certificates to residents affected by last week’s tornadoes in Lincoln, Lamar and Franklin counties.
The agency said the services will be available at the Lincoln County Safe Room, 1154 Beltline Drive in Brookhaven, on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The American Red Cross will also be on site with resources, the department said.
The Mississippi State Department of Health said residents and first responders ages 19 and older in impacted areas may receive a free Tdap vaccine regardless of insurance status. The department said a Tdap booster is recommended for anyone whose last vaccination was 10 years or more ago.
The department said storm safety tips are available at msdh.ms.gov/afterstorm and that residents can stay up to date through the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and at www.msdh.ms.gov.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
