Sign Up for Flu, Pneumonia Shots in Chevy Chase

Sign up now to receive a flu shot or pneumonia shot when the MedStar visiting nurses administer shots from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Chevy Chase Town Hall.

Shots will be given to anyone age 9 and older.

The cost without Medicare Part B is $30.

Pneumococcal vaccine ($90) is recommended for all adults 65 and older. There is no charge if you have Medicare Part B and are not part of a HMO. Organizers accept cash and checks. Checks should be made payable to MedStar VNA.

Mist (nasal spray) is available for healthy people ages 9 through 49 who are not pregnant.

A “high-dose” inactivated vaccine ($55) is available for persons 65 years of age and older.

Call the Town Office at 301-654-7144 by Friday, Oct. 3, to sign up for the program. You must sign up to receive a flu shot or pneumonia vaccine.