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YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – On Thursday, August 26, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ partnered with the Towns County Health Department to hold its first COVID-19 vaccination clinic of the 2021-2022 academic year. All ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ students and employees were invited to participate. Sixty-six individuals attended the clinic and received a dose of the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ students and employees were excited about the opportunity to receive this important vaccine on their own campus. The College will hold another vaccination clinic Tuesday, September 21. Individuals who participate in the next vaccination clinic will have the opportunity to receive a second dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The follow-up clinic will also provide ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ students and employees with the opportunity to receive this year’s flu vaccine.

Lisa Burks at the Towns County Health Department has been instrumental in making these vaccine clinics a reality on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµâ€™s campus. The Health Department’s hard work is bringing ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ one step closer to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu.

The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ Leadership Team is committed to the safety, health and wellness of our students and employees. In addition to the College offering and encouraging vaccinations, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ also provides students with telehealth services. These services include free virtual doctor and counselor visits.

At ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµâ€™s follow-up vaccine clinic September 21, attendees will receive health information on preventative vaccines and medications. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ takes pride in making our campus the safest place possible, and we’re committed to continuing to look for ways to protect the health of the Mountain Lion community, and in turn, protect the health of our surrounding communities.

About ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ÊÓÆµ educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science and Technology; and Professional Studies. More than 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. For more information, visit yhc.edu.

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