The Senior Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization Clinic

Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic October 20, 2010
Free for Senior Citizens with Medicare
Pre-Registration starts September 1!

This year, the Centers for Disease Control recommends universal vaccination against influenza, for all people over 6 months of age. CDC expects ample vaccine supplies to be available for all people who want it. This year’s flu shot includes both H1N1 and other seasonal strains.

Montgomery Township’s Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, October 20 at the Otto Kaufman Community Center on Skillman Road.  Both morning and evening appointments will be available for people age 18 and up.  Shots will be available by reservation.  Walk-ins will be accommodated if extra vaccine is available. 

The  flu shot will be offered Free to Seniors with Medicare. Please bring your Medicare Card with you when you come to the clinic.

The flu shot will cost $30 for adults without Medicare. 
If you can’t afford the flu shot, you may request a hardship fee waiver by e-mailing health@twp.montgomery.nj.us .  A hardship is defined as loss of job; or uninsured with household income less than $90,000.

To reserve your shot:
--E-mail health@twp.montgomery.nj.us with your name, address, age and phone number
--Call the Health Department at 908-359-8211 x 227

Save time! Download your Consent Form to bring with you on clinic day. First read our Notice of Privacy Practices.

 

Pneumonia Vaccine will also be available for at-risk people who have not had the shot in at least five years.  Pneumonia shots are recommended all people over 65, and for younger adults that have asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or other disorders.  This shot is Free for seniors with Medicare or $20 for adults without Medicare (cost reduced by Federal ARRA offset).  Hardship fee waivers are available.

We do not offer vaccine  for under age 18 at this clinic.  If you do not have health insurance for your children, contact the Health Department for a referral to our Child Health Clinic.

Need a ride to the clinic? Contact Montgomery Township Health Department at (908) 359-8211 ext. 207 or health@twp.montgomery.nj.us .