10/7 – Monmouth County Health Department Adds Flu Shot Clinic for Wednesday

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FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Health Department is offering a flu shot clinic 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at its office located at 3435 Highway 9.
“Generally speaking, anyone over 6 months of age can receive the seasonal inactivated influenza vaccine,” Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone said. “We strongly urge anyone who may be at risk of flu-related complications to get the seasonal vaccine from the County Health Department.”
During the clinic, attendees pay $25 for the seasonal influenza vaccine. The vaccines are free to seniors with Medicare, Part B. Accepted insurance companies are Aetna, Humana, Medicare RR, United Mine Workers of America, Coventry Health Care, Cigna, United Health Care and Three Rivers Health.
The county health department does not accept or bill other insurance companies, but health department staff will provide a receipt suitable for submission to a health insurance company.
Monmouth County employees and municipal employees are encouraged to attend.
Clinic participants will be screened by a registered nurse regarding risk factors and educated about the vaccine. A parent or guardian must sign a consent form for children 6 months to 18 years of age.
For additional information, call the Monmouth County Health Department at 732-431-7456 or log onto www.visitmonmouth.com for the complete schedule of flu clinics offered in the county.
The Monmouth County Health Department provides public health services for residents in Aberdeen, Allentown, Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands, Avon, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Englishtown, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Hazlet, Holmdel, Howell, Keansburg, Keyport, Lake Como, Manasquan, Marlboro, Matawan, Millstone, Neptune Township, Neptune City, Oceanport, Ocean Grove, Roosevelt, Shrewsbury Township and Union Beach.