The Mississippi State Department of Health is offering free Tdap vaccines and birth certificates to residents impacted by last week’s tornadoes in Lincoln, Lamar, and Franklin counties, according to a news release.
The event will be held at the Lincoln County Safe Room, located at 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 for storm-affected residents.
Residents and first responders ages 19 and older in the impacted areas are eligible to receive the free Tdap vaccination, regardless of insurance status. Health officials recommend a booster if it has been 10 years or more since the last dose.
Storm safety tips are available at msdh.ms.gov/afterstorm. People are encouraged to stay updated through the MSDH Healthy Mobile App and the department’s website.
