McNerney Announces Flu Clinics For County Residents
By Mel Fabrikant Saturday, December 27, 2008, 06:00 AM EST
Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and the County’s Department of Health
Services invite county residents age 65 and over to two free flu clinics. Flu shots will be offered on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, January 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Bergen County Department of Health Services, Room 202
Community Services Building, 327 E. Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus
Friday, January 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - County Administration Building, Room 465
One Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack
“The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each year,” said McNerney. “In New Jersey, about 2,000 deaths per year are directly attributed to pneumonia and influenza; nearly 90% of these deaths occur among persons age 65 and over.”
“According to health professionals, influenza season most often peaks in February, but influenza viruses can continue to cause illness into the spring,” said Freeholder Julie O’Brien. “Residents will continue to benefit from vaccinations they receive in December and January.”
Flu shots will be administered at no cost to Bergen County residents age 65 and over who have a Medicare card with Part B/Medical insurance coverage and who are not covered by an HMO. Residents ages 18 to 64 will be charged $15 for the vaccination. Checks made payable to the Bergen County Department of Health Services will be accepted. Residents who prefer to pay in cash should bring exact change. For women who are pregnant, a doctor’s note is required in order to receive a flu shot.
Certain people should not get a flu shot. Do not receive a flu shot if you have a fever, had a previous allergic reaction to the flu vaccine, or if you are allergic to eggs or Thimerosal, which contains mercury. Consult your physician or local hospital clinic before receiving a flu shot if you have an acute respiratory infection or other acute infectious condition.
For more information on the flu clinics call 201-634-2648. You can also contact the Bergen County Health Information Line at 201-225-7000 for frequently asked questions about influenza or visit the department web site
at www.bergenhealth.org.
Services invite county residents age 65 and over to two free flu clinics. Flu shots will be offered on the following dates and times:
Tuesday, January 20 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Bergen County Department of Health Services, Room 202
Community Services Building, 327 E. Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus
Friday, January 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - County Administration Building, Room 465
One Bergen County Plaza in Hackensack
“The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each year,” said McNerney. “In New Jersey, about 2,000 deaths per year are directly attributed to pneumonia and influenza; nearly 90% of these deaths occur among persons age 65 and over.”
“According to health professionals, influenza season most often peaks in February, but influenza viruses can continue to cause illness into the spring,” said Freeholder Julie O’Brien. “Residents will continue to benefit from vaccinations they receive in December and January.”
Flu shots will be administered at no cost to Bergen County residents age 65 and over who have a Medicare card with Part B/Medical insurance coverage and who are not covered by an HMO. Residents ages 18 to 64 will be charged $15 for the vaccination. Checks made payable to the Bergen County Department of Health Services will be accepted. Residents who prefer to pay in cash should bring exact change. For women who are pregnant, a doctor’s note is required in order to receive a flu shot.
Certain people should not get a flu shot. Do not receive a flu shot if you have a fever, had a previous allergic reaction to the flu vaccine, or if you are allergic to eggs or Thimerosal, which contains mercury. Consult your physician or local hospital clinic before receiving a flu shot if you have an acute respiratory infection or other acute infectious condition.
For more information on the flu clinics call 201-634-2648. You can also contact the Bergen County Health Information Line at 201-225-7000 for frequently asked questions about influenza or visit the department web site
at www.bergenhealth.org.
