Middlesex County Offers These Extra Flu Shot Clinics

Worried about flu season? The Middlesex County Office of Health Services would like to remind you that it’s not too late to get your flu shot!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) latest reports, influenza activity has increased in the United States, and the state of New Jersey is experiencing high levels of influenza-like-illness (ILI).

To help fight increased influenza and keep our residents safe, the Middlesex County Office of Health Services, in conjunction with the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, will be holding flu clinics at two locations.

Protect yourself by finding the clinic date, time and location that works best for you!

596 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick

• January 15 - 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• January 16 - 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• January 23 - 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• January 30 - 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• February 6 - 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• February 13 - 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• February 20 - 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• February 27 - 2 to 3:30 p.m.

29 Oakwood Avenue in Edison

• January 16 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• January 23 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• January 30 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Flu immunizations will be provided to residents 6 months of age and over, with no appointment necessary. There will be a charge of $15 per vaccination, and exact change is strongly recommended. Medicare will be billed where applicable.

Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios said: “Preventions like vaccines keep us healthy during harsh winter weather, and ensure good health for our families and co-workers.”

Freeholder Shanti Narra, Chair of the County’s Public Safety and Health Committee said: “Everyone six months and older should get a yearly flu shot. Even if you don’t have the opportunity to get one, you should still protect yourself from the flu and other illnesses.”

Habits that help reduce the spread of flu include:

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Clean your hands often. (Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers in your purse, car and backpack, for when soap and water is not available.)
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as much as possible.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and then throw away your used tissue.
• Get regular exercise, enough rest and eat healthy, balanced meals.

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