Freeholder Gerald Thornton today announced several new November dates for Cape May County residents to get a free flu shot. All of these clinics will be held at the Department of Health, located at 6 Moore Road in Cape May Court House (Exit 11 off of the Garden State Parkway).
On November 3rd there will be a free flu clinic for children 6 months through 18 years of age and their families from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. “When you vaccinate children, they sometimes need extra attention, which is why we like to hold clinics specifically for the children,” said Health Officer Kevin Thomas. “We welcome all the kids and their families at the ‘Children and their Families’ clinic on November 3rd. “I’d also like to remind parents of small children that anyone 6 months up to 5 years of age who attends a licensed daycare or preschool must receive a flu shot by the end of December to continue attendance in January,” added Thomas.
Three additional flu clinic dates have been set for residents of all ages to get a flu shot.
• Wednesday, November 10th from 9 a.m. to noon
• Wednesday, November 17th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, November 22nd from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone over 6 months of age get an annual flu shot. At the November 10th, 17th, and 22nd clinics both the standard-dose and high-dose flu shots will be available for seniors 65 years and older. FluZone High-Dose is the only vaccine developed specifically for seniors. “The high-dose vaccine is a stronger version of the standard flu shot that produces a greater number of antibodies, which is what the body uses to fight off viruses,” said Thomas. The standard-dose flu vaccine is available at no cost; the high-dose vaccine is available at no cost for seniors that have Medicare Part B as the primary payer. People, who don’t have Medicare Part B as the primary payer but want the high-dose vaccine, can make a cash payment of $40. A receipt will be provided that can be submitted to the Replacement/Advantage plan for possible reimbursement.
For all flu clinics, persons with an allergy to eggs, latex, or Thimerosal or persons who have been told by a doctor that they have had Guillain-Barre syndrome need a prescription from their physician to receive a flu vaccine.
Clinics will be held on a first-come, first-served basis while vaccine is available. Call ahead to 463-6581 or check the website at cmchealth.net to confirm the clinics will be held. Information on the new flu vaccine for seniors can also be found on the Department’s website.
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