7 Locations in Baltimore County Offer Free Flu Shots on Saturday

From Baltimore County News:

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Director of Health and Human Services and “Sure Shot,” the Department of Health mascot, announced the County’s Super Saturday, free flu vaccination clinics.

On Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Department will hold public flu vaccination clinics at the follow locations in each of the seven councilmanic districts:

Drumcastle Government Center

• 6401 York Road, First Floor
• Baltimore, Maryland 21212

Dundalk Middle School

• 7400 Dunmanway
• Baltimore, Maryland 21222

Hereford Middle School

• 712 Corbett Road
• Monkton, Maryland 21111

Lansdowne Middle School

• 2400 Lansdowne Road
• Baltimore, Maryland 21227

Randallstown Community Center

• 3505 Resource Drive
• Randallstown, Maryland 21133

Middle River Middle School

• 800 Middle River Road
• Baltimore, Maryland 21220

Pikesville Middle School

• 7701 Seven Mile Lane
• Pikesville, Maryland 21208

Free flu vaccinations will be available, while supplies last. Vaccines are given on a first come, first serve basis and no appointment is needed. Residents are asked to wear short-sleeve or sleeveless shirts for quick and easy access to the portion of their arm where the vaccination will be administered.

“Nobody wants to catch the flu and flu vaccines are a great defense against this common, but potentially dangerous illness,” said Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz. “By having clinics located across the County, we are making it as easy and convenient as possible for people to get their free, annual flu shot on Saturday.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone six months of age and older get the flu vaccine - even if they were vaccinated last year - since immunity from vaccination declines over time and strains my change from year to year. The vaccine is safe, effective and readily available this season.
“I am urging all individuals six months and older to stay in the game and get a flu shot this year,” stated Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch. “As I remind residents every fall, the best defensive move against the flu is knowing the flu FACTS – Frequently wash your hands, Always get an annual flu shot, Cover your coughs, Take time off when you are sick, andSeek medical treatment if symptoms get worse.”

For more information on Super Saturday flu vaccination clinics, call 410-887-BCHD (2243) or online.

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