North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley will receive the fall flu and COVID-19 vaccines. He is scheduled to get his shots at Health Park Pharmacy in Raleigh on Friday. This follows the state reporting its first flu-related death of the season and concerns about respiratory syncytial virus, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services advises everyone 6 months and older to get their seasonal flu shot and updated COVID-19 vaccine, especially with this year's new strains for the 2024-2025 respiratory season. Health experts note the importance of these vaccines for high-risk groups, including seniors, young children under five, pregnant women, and those with chronic health issues or weakened immune systems.
The coordinated vaccinations are part of a public health campaign to address the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus, which can be dangerous for infants and the elderly. Kinsley’s vaccination event at Health Park Pharmacy, run by Pharmacist Steve Adkins, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Friday. State health officials are promoting MySpot.nc.gov and Vaccines.gov to help North Carolinians find vaccination locations and access information. Resources are being provided to ensure everyone is protected during flu season, as reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
