Camden County Flu Clinics Begin Today

Camden County’s annual flu shot program kicks off today, Oct. 10, with the first of 19 clinics scheduled. 

The 2012 Seasonal Influenza and Pneumonia Immunization Program begins at the Senior Health Fair because senior citizens are among the priority groups for flu shots, said Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Health Department.

Other high-priority groups include pregnant women and the chronically ill. Flu shots are also recommended for those with weakened immune or cardiovascular systems, chronic metabolic diseases, renal dysfunction or blood disorders.

The clinics serve county residents 9 years and older (minors must be accompanied by an adult.) Children younger than 9 need two shots a month apart, and should visit a pediatrician. For uninsured children, call CamCare at 856-541-9811 or the Bellmawr Health Center at 856-931-2700.

“In order to keep your family healthy this flu season, we encourage you to take advantage of this beneficial service provided by Camden County,” Rodriguez said in a statement. “We are hosting immunization sites at convenient locations across Camden County, including the annual Senior Health Fair at Cooper River Park.”

For more information, contact the county Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045, or log on to camdencounty.com.

2012 Seasonal Flu Shot Schedule

DATE

LOCATION

MUNICIPALITY

TIME

Oct. 10, Wednesday

Senior Health Fair
Cooper River Park
North Park Drive (Rain or Shine)
DIRECTIONS

Pennsauken

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Oct. 15, Monday

Eastern High School
Cafeteria
1401 Laurel Oak Road
DIRECTIONS

Voorhees

4-7p.m.

Oct. 16, Tuesday

Collingswood Senior Center
30 West Collings Avenue
DIRECTIONS

Collingswood

9 a.m.-noon

Oct. 17, Wednesday

Brroklawn Community Center
101 N. 2nd Street
DIRECTIONS

Brooklawn

9 a.m.-noon

Oct. 18, Thursday

Carman Tilelli Community Center
820 Mercer Street
DIRECTIONS

Cherry Hill

9 a.m.-noon

Oct. 19, Friday

Gloucester Twp. Municipal Bldg.
1261 Chews Landing Road
DIRECTIONS

Blackwood

9 a.m.-noon

Oct. 22, Monday

Bellmawr Fire Hall
29 Lewis Ave.
DIRECTIONS

Bellmawr

2-4 p.m.

Oct. 23, Tuesday

Cold Springs School
Gymnasium
1194 Market Street
DIRECTIONS    

Gloucester City

4:30-7:30 p.m.

Oct. 24, Wednesday

Bud Duble Senior Center
33 Cooper Folly Road
DIRECTIONS

Winslow Twp.

2-4 p.m.

Oct. 25, Thursday

Barrington Senior Center
229 Trenton Ave.
DIRECTIONS

Barrington

9 a.m.-noon

Oct. 26, Friday

City Hall Council Chambers
2nd Floor
DIRECTIONS

Camden

9:30-11:30 a.m.

Oct. 29, Monday

Katz Jewish Community Center
1301 Springdale Road
DIRECTIONS

Cherry Hill

9 a.m.-noon

Oct. 30, Tuesday

Camden County Vo-Tech School
Building #4 Cafeteria
343 Berlin Cross Keys Rd.
DIRECTIONS

Sicklerville

3-5 p.m.

Oct. 31, Wednesday

Magnolia Community Center
425 Brooke Ave.
DIRECTIONS

Magnolia

9 a.m.-noon

Nov. 1, Thursday

St. Joseph's Pro Cathedral School
Cafeteria
2907 Federal St.
DIRECTIONS

Camden

9 a.m.-noon

Nov. 2, Friday

John West Senior Center
1242 W. Kings Highway
DIRECTIONS

Mt. Ephraim

9-11 a.m.

Nov. 2, Friday

Lawnside Senior Center
323 Charlestown Ave.
DIRECTIONS

Lawnside

2-4 p.m.

Nov. 5, Monday

Audubon Senior Center
Oak & Oakland Aves.
DIRECTIONS

Audubon

9-11 a.m.

Nov. 5, Monday

Harry Williams Community
Center Broadway & Black Horse Pike
DIRECTIONS

Runnemede

2-4 p.m.