Gloucester County Free Flu Shot Program Starts Saturday

With flu season upon us, Gloucester County residents can again get a free flu shot as part of the annual countywide free flu shot clinic program.

The county Health Department has scheduled a total of 36 clinics through the end of 2011, with at least one in each of the 21 towns. Two of the locations are drive-through, and four are specifically for families with children.

There's no out-of-pocket cost for the flu shots, though proof of residency is required.

“In today’s economy, getting a flu shot from the county can save your family a lot of money from lost days at work or school, co-pays or medications,” said Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger. “Our flu clinics run like clockwork, and it is worth taking the time to get the vaccine.”

In addition to the clinics, the county will also run a flu hotline; residents with questions about the flu shot program should call 856-218-4141.

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Drive-Thru For the Physically Disabled
Clayton County Complex
1200 N. Delsea Dr.
Clayton, NJ 08312

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011
10 a.m. to noon
Dream Park
400 U.S. Route 130 S
Logan Township, NJ 08085

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Gloucester County Institute of Technology
1360 Tanyard Rd.
Deptford, NJ 08096

Monday, Oct. 24, 2011
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Drive - Thru
Regal Theater
151 American Blvd.
Turnersville, NJ 08012

Monday, Oct. 24, 2011
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Children’s Clinic (for families with children 18 and under)
Health Department
204 East Holly Ave.
Sewell, NJ 08080

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Kingsway Regional School District
213 Kings Highway
Woolwich Twp. NJ 08085

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Paulsboro High School
662 N. Delaware St.
Paulsboro, NJ 08066

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
10 a.m. to noon
Our Lady of Lourdes
500 Greentree Rd.
Glassboro, NJ 08028

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Woodbury High School
25 N. Broad St.
Woodbury, NJ 08096

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Incarnation Church
240 Main St.
Mantua, NJ 08051

Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Parkview School
101 Birch St.
Westville, NJ 08093

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Fire Training Center
Shady Lane and County House Rd.
Clarksboro, NJ 08021

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Gloucester County Library
Wolfert Station Rd.
Mullica Hill, NJ 08062

Monday, Nov. 7, 2011
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
RiverWinds Community Center
1000 Riverwinds Dr.
Thorofare, NJ 08086

Monday, Nov. 7, 2011
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Children’s Clinic (for families with children 18 and under)
Health Department
204 East Holly Ave.
Sewell, NJ 08080

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Pitman United Methodist Church
758 N. Broadway
Pitman, NJ 08071

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Holy Nativity Church
3 Lenape Trail
Wenonah, NJ 08090

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011
Noon to 1 p.m.
Bethesda Methodist Church
1435 Kings Highway
Swedesboro, NJ 08085

Monday, Nov. 14, 2011
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
National Park Fire Hall
Hessian and Grove Rd.
National Park, NJ 08063

Monday Nov. 14, 2011
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Chestnut Ridge School
641 Hurffville – Crosskeys Rd.
Sewell, NJ 08080

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Gibbstown Library
411 Swedesboro Rd.
Gibbstown, NJ 08027

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Glassboro Senior Center
152 S. Delsea Dr.
Glassboro, NJ 08028

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cedar Grove Club
1-A Whipoorwill Way
Mantua, NJ 08051

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Woolwich Municipal Building
120 Village Green Drive
Woolwich, NJ 08085

Monday, Nov. 21, 2011
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Deptford Senior Center
1341 Tanyard Rd.
Deptford, NJ 08096

Monday Nov. 21, 2011
1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Free Public Library of Monroe Township
713 Marsha Ave.
Williamstown, NJ 08094

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Elk Township Municipal Building
667 Whig Lane
Monroeville, NJ 08094

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Wodbury Heights Elementary School
100 Academy Ave.
Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097

Monday, Nov. 28, 2011
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Franklin Township Community Center
1548 Coles Mill Rd.
Franklinville, NJ 08322

Monday, Nov. 28, 2011
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Children’s Flu Clinic (for families with children 18 and under)
Health Department
204 E. Holly Ave.
Sewell, NJ 08080

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
South Harrison Municipal Building
664 Harrisonville Road
Harrisonville, N.J. 08039

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Newfield Municipal Building
18 Catawba Avenue
Newfield, N.J. 08344

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Gloucester County Government Service Building
1200 North Delsea Drive
Clayton, NJ 08312

Monday, Dec. 5, 2011
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Health Department
204 E. Holly Ave.
Sewell, NJ 08080

Monday, Dec. 12, 2011
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Children’s Clinic (for families with children 18 and under)
Health Department
204 E. Holly Ave.
Sewell, NJ 08080

Monday, Dec. 19, 2011
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Health Department
204 E. Holly Ave.
Sewell, NJ 08080

Gloucester County Influenza Immunization Program Guidelines:

This year the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the flu vaccine for all persons aged 6 months and over.

Children and the flu vaccine:

• Children are encouraged to see their own pediatrician for their vaccine.
• Children under 5-years-old who do not have a pediatrician should attend the scheduled children’s clinics.
• Children between the ages of 6 months-18 years must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Children under the age of 9 receiving flu immunization for the first time need two shots. The second shot will be scheduled when the first shot is provided.
• Preschool children attending a licensed day care facility must have received their flu immunization before December 31, 2011 to be allowed to attend daycare in 2012.

Some people should check with a doctor before taking flu vaccine:

• Persons on immunosuppressive therapy (cancer treatment or steroid therapy).
• Those with a fever or who have been ill with something more serious than a cold in the 48 hours before getting the vaccine.

Some people should only receive their flu vaccine from their doctor:

• Those with a severe allergy to latex or any vaccine component
• Those who are allergic to eggs
• Those with multiple sclerosis, previous attacks of Guillain–Barré syndrome or other recurring or persistent neurological illness