Putnam County Schedules 3 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinics

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — Putnam County health officials have scheduled three flu vaccine clinics through the end of October for residents age 18 and up, and the first is Monday in Brewster.

All are from 2-6:30 p.m.

• Sept. 26: Drive-thru clinic at the Putnam County Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster. (Rain date Sept. 27)
• Oct. 12: at the Garrison Fire Department, 1616 Route 9, Garrison
• Oct. 17: Drive-thru clinic at the Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster

The cost is free for those 65 or older or with a Medicare card and $25 for others.

All public flu clinics require an appointment, which can be made online. Also, the consent form must be completed and signed beforehand, and presented at the clinic, along with proof of residency such as a driver’s license. Consent forms are available online but will not be available at the clinic.

For those age 65 and up, Putnam County Department of Health will be offering the High Dose Flu Vaccine. Studies have shown this vaccine appears more effective in fighting flu in seniors, health officials said.

• Bring proof of residency (driver’s license) and Medicare card.
• Wear a short sleeve shirt for vaccine administration.
• Social/physical distancing and face coverings are required.
• Everyone must remain in their vehicle at all times at the drive-thru clinics.

Pneumonia vaccine will not be available at clinics this year.

For questions call the Putnam County Department of Health Immunization Program at 845-808-1332.