Flu Clinics Postponed In Bernards Township

BASKING RIDGE, NJ—The Bernards Township Health Department announced on Monday that flu shot clinics scheduled for the remainder of September and in October are canceled until further notice.

"Although the vaccine was ordered in February, the announcement said, "delay is due to the vaccine not being available from the manufacturer."

The Centers for Disease Control and NJ Department of Health have not reported flu vaccine shortages. According to the NJ Immunization Information System, the CDC vaccine-ordering system will be offline between Sept. 29 and Oct. 2, and delays are expected.

"Flu vaccine is produced by private manufacturers," the CDC said. "Vaccine manufacturers have projected that they will supply as many as 194 to 198 million doses of influenza vaccine for the 2020-2021 season.

According to the CDC, flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that trigger mild to severe illness, with the most extreme cases leading to hospitalization or death. Symptoms can include fever, dry cough, sore throat, body aches and fatigue, the CDC said.

The Bernards Township Health Department also serves Bernardsville, Chester, Long Hill, Mendham, and Peapack and Gladstone.