Two flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics will be held this year for local residents. On September 27 from 9:00 a.m to noon, residents can attend the clinic located at the Evergreen Center, 400 Inman Avenue in Colonia.
The second clinic will be held October 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Woodbridge Health Department, 2 George Frederick Plaza in Woodbridge.
No registration is required. For more information or for information on handicap accessibility, call the township nursing division at 732-855-0600, extension 5011 or 5012.
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The cost of a flu shots is $15 for non-Medicare participants. There is no charge to Medicare recipients but participants must present a Medicare card to receive a free vaccination.
Pneumonia vaccines will not be discounted and will cost $60 to all who participate in the clinics. Check with your health insurance company for possible reimbursement of the charges.
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Individuals age 65 and older should receive one pneumonia vaccination every five years. The vaccination is not recommended for those under age 65.
