WOODBURY — Director Frank J. DiMarco and Commissioner Jim Jefferson are pleased to announce additional dates to the FREE Flu Shot Program. New dates have been added for 2022 and the program will now be extended into 2023.
The flu is a contagious disease that spreads around the United States every year, usually between October and May. Anyone can get the flu, but it’s more dangerous for some people. Infants and young children, people 65 years old and over, women who are pregnant, and people with certain health conditions or a weaker immune system are at the greatest risk for flu complications.
“One of the easiest and best ways to stay flu free this year is to get your flu shot. The Health Department has scheduled additional flu clinics to continue to reach residents across the county,” said Director Frank J. DiMarco. “Every resident who gets immunized against the flu will ultimately cut down the strain on our hospital emergency rooms, employers, schools and other public health agencies during flu season.”
The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season; Children 6 months through 8 years of age may need 2 doses during a single flu season. Everyone else needs 1 dose every flu season. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination.
There are many flu viruses, and they are always changing. Each year, a new flu vaccine is formulated to protect against the influenza believed to be likely to cause death in the upcoming flu season.
“Flu shots are a vital tool in keeping our residents and our community healthy,” said Jim Jefferson, County Commissioner and liaison to the Department of Health and Human Services. “Even if you are not in a high-risk group, getting a flu shot can help protect a loved one, that is.”
Monday – December 5 4 PM- 5 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Tuesday– December 6 4PM- 5PM
Second Baptist Church
1540 Swedesboro Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ 08066
Monday– December 12 3 PM- 5 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Tuesday– December 13 4 PM- 5 PM
Mantua Twp. Municipal Building
401 Main St., Mantua, NJ 08051
Thursday– December 14 4 PM- 5 PM
Riverwinds Community Center
1000 Riverwinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08086
Monday– December 19 4 PM- 5 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Tuesday– December 20 4 PM- 5 PM
Monroe Library
713 Marsha Avenue, Williamstown, NJ 08094
Thursday– December 22 1 PM- 2 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Tuesday– December 27, 2022 4 PM- 5 PM
Deptford Municipal Building
1011 Cooper St., Deptford, NJ 08096
Wednesday– December 28 2 PM- 5 PM
Daycare/Preschool/Family Clinic
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Monday– January 9, 2023 3 PM- 5 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Wednesday– January 18 11 AM- 12 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Monday– January 23 3 PM- 5 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Monday– January 30 1 PM- 3 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Wednesday– February 1 1 PM- 2 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Monday– February 6 4 PM- 5 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Monday– February 13 4 PM- 5 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
Wednesday– February 22 1 PM- 2 PM
Gloucester Co. Health Department
204 East Holly Avenue, Sewell, NJ 08080
