CAMDEN COUNTY FLU SHOT PROGRAM BEGINS OCT. 15 AT SENIOR FAIR IN COOPER RIVER PARK
For Immediate Release: September 25, 2008
Contacts: KEN SHUTTLERWORTH

The Camden County Freeholders have scheduled 29 site locations for the 2008 Influenza and Pneumonia Immunization Program. As is the tradition, the program begins at the annual Senior Health Fair, which this year takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 15 in Cooper River Park, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing through 2 p.m.

In addition to the flu shots, there will be dozens of health information tables, games and prizes and lunch for all senior citizens who attend the annual Senior Fair, now in its 14th year. The flu shots are provided for no-out-of-pocket cost. Seniors that register with the Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services will enjoy a complimentary lunch at the fair. Call 1-800-955-2446 toll-free to RSVP.

Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, who oversees the Department of Health and Human Services, said launch of the flu shot program is traditionally coordinated with the senior health fair because men and women age 65 and older are among the “high priority” groups for annual shots. Ms. Rodriguez reminded seniors receiving MEDICARE to bring their Medicare ID cards with them.

Pregnant women and chronically ill people are other high priority groups. 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 9 and older must be accompanied by an adult; those under the age of nine are not included in the program.

Children under 9 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 locations, dates and times of this year’s flu and pneumonia immunization program, see the listing inside this issue of the Camden County PRIDE. For other information, contact the county Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045, or log onto www.camdencounty.com

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