BurlCo flu vaccination clinics begin.
The Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders started their seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccine clinics for adult county residents on Monday, Sept. 16 and will continue with a total of 19 clinics countywide through Dec. 30.
“It is important to get a flu shot every year because influenza viruses continually change and vaccine success depends, in part, on the match between the types of virus in the vaccine and the virus occurring among members of the public,” said freeholder director Joe Donnelly.
Residents with computer access should schedule their flu shot by visiting the Health Department website, www.co.burlington.nj.us/health. People can currently schedule their appointments online. Residents who have scheduled their appointment online and bring the printed and completed consent form will be fast tracked through the clinic. Walk-ins will still be welcomed but may have to wait in line.
In addition to targeting the usual higher risk groups, such as those aged 50 and older, people with chronic medical conditions, weakened immune or respiratory systems and pregnant women, all youths through age 23 are advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to receive seasonal flu vaccines this year to reduce the spread of flu in schools.
The County clinic is for adults age 18 and older but parents can take their children to physicians for flu vaccines and many other county locales will be giving the seasonal flu vaccine, including Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers (http://www.sjfmc.org/) in Burlington City and Pemberton.
For people who have not been immunized against pneumonia, “pneumo” vaccine is recommended for people who have not had one in five years and if the first one was given before age 65.
Influenza is a very contagious illness with pneumonia being one of the most common complications in high-risk groups. To prevent transmission to high-risk groups, seasonal flu vaccine is also recommended for health care providers; household contacts (including children) of high-risk people, and caregivers of children.
The County Health Department accepts Medicare Part “B” to cover the cost for seasonal flu and pneumonia vaccines. A donation of $15 for seasonal flu vaccine and $25 for pneumo is recommended by those not covered by Medicare if residents can afford it.
People who have Medicare coverage and belong to a managed care plan or HMO, should go to their regular health care providers to receive immunizations.
The Health Department will provide adult seasonal flu and pneumo vaccine at the following locations:
2013 SEASONAL FLU CLINICS
Date/Time Clinics
Sept 17, 2013 Pemberton Senior Center 9:30–11:00 am
Tuesday 300 Brooks St, Browns Mills
Sept 18, 2013 New Jersey Eco-Complex 9:30–11:00 am
Wednesday 1200 Florence-Columbus Rd, Bordentown
Sept 18, 2013 Mount Laurel Senior Center 1:30–3:00 pm
Wednesday 100 Mt Laurel Road, Mt Laurel
Sept 19, 2013 Woodland Twp Municipal Bldg 9:30–11:00 am
Thursday 3rd & Main Sts, Chatsworth
Sept 19, 2013 St Paul United Methodist Church 1:00–2:00 pm
Thursday 5630 U.S. Highway, Route 9, New Gretna
Sept 19, 2013 Washington, Twp Town Hall 3:00–4:00 pm
Thursday 2436 Route 563, Green Bank
Sept 20, 2013 Evesham Twp. Senior Center 9:30–11:00 am
Friday 535 East Main St, Evesham (Gibson House)
Sept 20, 2013 St Paul School Gym 3:00–4:30 pm
Friday 6th & James Sts, Burlington City
Sept 23, 2013 Patentaude Senior Center 9:30–11:30 am
Monday 429 John F Kennedy Way, Willingboro
Sept 23, 2013 Maurice & Everett Haines School 3:00–4:30 pm
Monday 162 Stokes Rd, Medford
Sept 26, 2013 Cinnaminson Middle School 3:30–5:00 pm
Thursday 312 Forklanding Rd, Cinnaminson
Sept 27, 2013 Vincent Fire Company #1 9:30–11:30 am
Friday Race St, Vincentown
Sept 27, 2013 Burlington County Health Dept. 2:00–4:30 pm
Friday 15 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton
Sept 30, 2013 Burlington County Health Dept. 3:00–6:00 pm
Monday 15 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton
Oct 1, 2013 Burlington Center Mall 10:00 am — 1:00 pm
Tuesday Route 541, Burlington
Oct 1, 2013 Moorestown Mall 10:00 am — 1:00 pm
Tuesday Route 38, Moorestown
Dec 30, 2013 Burlington Center Mall 3:00–7:00 pm
Monday Route 541, Burlington
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