(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Freeholder Board has scheduled convenient site locations across Camden County for the 2017 Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program.
Voorhees – October 4
Eastern High School Cafeteria
1401 Laurel Oak Road
Voorhees, NJ 08043
4 to 7 p.m.
Cherry Hill – October 6
Cherry Hill Township Municipal Building
820 Mercer Street
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
9 a.m. to noon
“In order to keep your family healthy this flu season, we encourage you to take advantage of this beneficial service provided by Camden County,” said Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Health Department. “Flu shots are recommended to those in high priority groups including Senior Citizens, pregnant women and chronically ill individuals.”
Flu shots are also recommended for people with weakened immune or cardiovascular systems, or with chronic metabolic diseases, renal dysfunction or blood disorders. Youngsters aged nine and older must be accompanied by an adult. Children under nine need two shots, a month apart, and should be seen by a pediatrician. For uninsured children, call CamCare at (856) 541-9811 or the Bellmawr Health Center at (856) 931-2700.
For other information, contact the county Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045, or visit www.camdencounty.com.