South Jersey counties extend flu-shot clinics
Now, all you have to do is roll up your sleeve. Flu immunization vaccinations are being offered free at many locations across South Jersey, including health clinics, schools and community centers, officials said.
Now, all you have to do is roll up your sleeve.
Flu immunization vaccinations are being offered free at many locations across South Jersey, including health clinics, schools and community centers, officials said.
In Gloucester County, the Board of Freeholders extended its program of shots for county residents at clinics through March.
For times and locations of clinics, see the Gloucester County website: http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/
The week of Dec. 5 to 9 has been declared Burlington County Influenza Vaccination Week.
Throughout the week, the Health Department will offer vaccinations to all county residents over the age of 6 months at Burlington Center from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 609-265-5548.
The agency also will offer FluZone High Dose vaccines, designed for those older than 65, officials said.
A clinic for children who need a second dose will be at 9 a.m. Dec. 15 in the Virtua Community Health Center, 1638 Route 38, Lumberton.
In Camden County, the immunization schedule ended Nov. 4, but will be extended from December through February.
The flu shots will be provided from 2 to 4 p.m. Mondays at the Bellmawr Regional Health Center, 21 E. Browning Rd., and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays at the East Camden Regional Health Center, 2631 Federal St. in Camden.
The vaccinations will be given at both locations by appointment only through February. Call the Bellmawr Regional Health Center at 856-931-2700 or the East Camden Regional Health Center at 856-756-2264.
Though the shots are free, residents with health insurance or Medicare should bring their ID cards.
Children from ages 9 to 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Those under 9 are not eligible and should visit a pediatrician.