Free Flu Shots Offered To Somerset County Adults

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The Somerset County Department of Health is sponsoring free flu clinics for adults 18 and above in January and February.

Somerset County Freeholder Patricia L. Walsh, public health and safety liaison, is urging anyone who has not gotten a flu shot already this season to do so as the flu is widespread throughout the state.

Upcoming free flu clinics include:

• Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Somerset County Human Services Building at 27 Warren St. in Somerville
• Thursday, Feb. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Franklin Township Public Library at 485 DeMott Lane in Somerset (Franklin Township)
• Thursday, Feb. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Franklin Township Public Library at 3391 Route 27 in Franklin Park

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the United States is experiencing an unusually severe flu season, which started earlier than normal and is beginning to peak. This year is particularly bad because it is dominated by the influenza A (H3N2) strain, which cause more severe symptoms than other strains of flu, according to a release by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

For information on flu clinics, contact the Somerset County Department of Health at 908-231-7155 or HealthDept@co.somerset.nj.us.

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