Flu Shots Available For Camden County Residents Through February

The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services continues to offer flu shots for all county residents through February.

Flu shots are offered on Mondays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bellmawr Regional Health Center located at 35 Browning Road in Bellmawr. For more information, call the Bellmawr Health Center at 856-931-2700.

“In order to keep your family healthy this flu season, we encourage you to take advantage of this beneficial service provided by Camden County,” Camden County Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Health Department, said. “Flu shots are 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 their primary physician or pediatrician.

For uninsured children, call CamCare at 856-541-9811. For other information, contact the county Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045, or visit www.camdencounty.com.