Free Flu Shots Available In Gloucester Township This Fall

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Camden County’s annual free flu shot program will kick off at the Senior Health Fair on Thursday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, 2349 Marlton Pike West.

The fair is designed to provide information to senior citizens throughout Camden County, and to provide them the opportunity to learn about all of the services that the county has available.

“It can be difficult and confusing as a senior to try and navigate all of the different services, providers, and options that are available to you, especially with issues surrounding health,” Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Health Department, said. “The fair is offered to Camden County seniors, completely free of charge, to help streamline that process so that they can get the care and assistance that they need.”

The fair also features free entertainment, food, activities, and door prizes. Seniors will also have the opportunity to receive a free health screening on site.

• Friday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Gloucester Township Municipal Building, 1261 Chews Landing Road; and
• Thursday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Camden County College Blackwood Campus in the connector atrium.

Each fall, the county offers a number of times and locations throughout the county where residents can receive the influenza vaccine.

“All residents are encouraged to visit one of our convenient locations and receive the vaccination. This is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu,” Rodriguez said. “Flu shots are especially recommended to those in high priority groups including senior citizens, pregnant women and chronically ill individuals.”

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 nine and older must be accompanied by an adult. Children under nine 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 more information, contact the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045, or visit www.camdencounty.com. For those with questions regarding the Senior Health Fair, call Senior Service at 856-858-3220.