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Dawgtoberfest to be held Oct. 21

As part of American Pharmacists Month, the College of Pharmacy will hold its 13th annual Dawgtoberfest: Rx for Good Health Oct. 21 from noon to 3 p.m. on the lawn in front of the pharmacy building. Parking will be available in South Campus deck.

Sponsored by UGA Parents and Families Association, Dawgtoberfest is open to UGA students, faculty and staff as well as families in the Athens community.

Flu shots will be available for $20. In addition insurance claims can be filed. Under UGA faculty/staff BCBS and UGA student insurance plans, the flu shot is covered at 100 percent with no out-of-pocket costs. Dawgtoberfest attendees should bring their pharmacy and medical insurance cards. Those who self-pay will be billed and can pay online.

Free health screenings for blood pressure and blood sugar also will be available.