COURT HOUSE – It’s not too late for Cape May County residents to get a flu shot. The Cape May County Department of Health will hold additional flu shot clinics this month. The clinics will be held at the Department of Health, located at 6 Moore Road (building 17) in Court House (Exit 11 off of the Garden State Parkway).
Free flu vaccinations will be offered on Thur., Dec. 23 from 2-4 p.m. and on Tues., Dec. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The flu clinics are available for everyone 6 months of age and older. As a reminder, children who are between 6 months and 5 years of age who attend a licensed daycare or preschool must receive a flu shot by the end of December to continue attendance in January. Children less than 9 years of age may need a booster dose one month after the first shot to be fully protected against the flu. Parents can call 609-465-1200 to find out if their child needs a booster dose.
For seniors, both the standard-dose and high-dose flu shots are available. 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. 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 their primary payer. Seniors, 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 their replacement/advantage plan for possible reimbursement.
For all flu clinics, persons with an allergy to eggs or latex 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 609-463-6581 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.
Dennisville – As a parent of a Tech student it would be great if the school would update their staff directory. So many old staff still listed and no new teachers listed. What gives?
