(Blackwood, NJ) – This week, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services will be continuing its 2024 Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program by providing free vaccines on Thursday.
Flu shots will be available on Thursday, Oct. 31 at Magnolia Community Center at 425 Brook Avenue, Magnolia NJ, 08049 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“Getting your flu shot is a critical tool to preventing serious illness from the flu,” said Commissioner Virginia Betteridge, liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “As we are now in flu season, we encourage everyone, especially those who are elderly or immunocompromised, to take advantage of these clinics to ensure they are fully protecting their health.”
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. Children aged 9 and older must be accompanied by an adult; those under the age of nine are not included in the program.
Children under age 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.