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Touched floodwaters? Cleaning up Texas flooding debris? You need this vaccine

Historic flooding happened in Central Texas this week. That means many may have come into contact with floodwaters or are helping clean up debris left behind. If that's the case, officials are recommending that you get a vaccine.

BURNET COUNTY, Texas — After historic flooding in Central Texas, many in Burnet County may have come into contact with floodwaters or may be helping in clean-up efforts. Burnet County officials have a warning for those people.

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The Burnet County Health Authority is recommending that anyone who has come into contact with floodwaters or is helping clear debris to get a tetanus vaccine and a Hepatitis A Series vaccine.

If you think you need a vaccine, the City of Marble Falls said you can go to the following places:

  • H-E-B: 830-693-4810
  • Walgreens: 830-693-8417
  • CVS: 830-693-2374
  • Seton Care-A-Van for children: 830-596-3081
  • Lone Star Circle of Care for adults and children: 877-800-5722
  • Texas Department of State Health Services: 830-693-8424

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