When And Where Can Collingswood Residents Get Their Flu Shots?

Collingswood, NJ -- Camden County’s Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program will kick off at this year’s Senior Health Fair and will move to 16 locations after that, including one in Collingswood, county officials said on Tuesday.

The Senior Health Fair takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Cooper River Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The program continues at the Collingswood Senior Center, 30 West Collings Avenue, on Friday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The 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, according to county officials.

Seniors receiving MEDICARE are reminded 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.

Children ages 9 and older must be accompanied by an adult. The program doesn’t include children under 9 years old.

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 other information, contact the county Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045, or visit www.camdencounty.com.